Home State Police | Name released of VDOT contractor struck, killed on Interstate 95
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State Police | Name released of VDOT contractor struck, killed on Interstate 95

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State Police have released the name of the contractor for the Virginia Department of Transportation who died while assisting a disabled motorist on Interstate 95.

Michael C. Freeland, 48, of Falls Church, died at a hospital due to injuries sustained when a passing vehicle lost control and struck him and the driver of the disabled vehicle.

The fatal crash occurred at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday night on I-95 northbound at the 151-mile marker in Prince William County.

Freeland, in his capacity of a safety service patroller contracted by VDOT, was assisting a disabled Audi on the right shoulder and travel lane of the interstate.

The driver of a Chrysler 300 sedan lost control, crossed all lanes of travel and struck Freeland and the Audi driver.

The Audi driver suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.


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Charges are pending. The name of the driver of the Chrysler has not been released.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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]

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