Fairfax County Christmas Car Crash: 2 Dead, 6 Injured
On Christmas morning, a tragic car crash on the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County, Virginia, resulted in two fatalities and six injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Interstate 495.
Details of the Fairfax County Christmas Car Crash
According to Virginia State Police, the collision involved two vehicles: a Toyota Sienna minivan and a Dodge Ram pickup truck. The minivan was carrying six passengers, including a 75-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy, both of whom were hospitalized after the accident. Unfortunately, they later died from their injuries.
Injuries and Investigation
The two individuals in the pickup truck were also taken to the hospital, though their conditions have not been disclosed. The crash appeared to have taken place in the main lanes of I-495, with the minivan ending up in the eastbound express lanes.
- Fatalities: 2 (a 75-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy)
- Injured: 6 (including those in the minivan and the pickup truck)
- Accident Time: 10:40 a.m. on Christmas Day
- Location: Interstate 495, Fairfax County, Virginia
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by local authorities. No additional details about the incident have been released at this time. As the investigation proceeds, further updates may provide insight into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.
