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Fairfax County: Fatal crash on I-495 kills two, including 15-year-old juvenile

Crystal Graham
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A crash on Christmas on Interstate 495 in Fairfax County killed a 15-year-old juvenile and a 75-year-old woman, according to Virginia State Police.

The names of the victims have not been released.

The double fatal crash occurred at 10:39 p.m. on I-495 eastbound at the 49 mile marker.

Troopers were initially called to the scene after witnesses reported a Toyota Sienna minivan located in the eastbound express lanes with heavy rear-end damage. All six occupants in the Sienna were taken to an area hospital. The two who died in the fatal crash were passengers in the Toyota.

A short distance from the Sienna, on the main lanes of Interstate 495, troopers located a damaged Dodge Ram pickup truck with two injured occupants. Both were taken to an area hospital.

The crash remains under investigation. No updates have been provided on the status of the other six injured individuals.


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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]