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I-495 Death Saturday: Police Say Man Killed After Walking Away from 23-Vehicle Crash

• Police say it appears the man was involved in the 23-car crash on I-495 but had walked away for help; his body was found a mile away.

Fairfax County Police Chief Injured in Crash Involving Drunk Driver: Police
Man Allegedly Attempts to Set Woman on Fire in Hybla Valley Area: Police
Tractor-Trailer Driver Dies in Fiery Crash Near Leesburg
Drunk Driver Smashes into Police Car on I-395, Injures Officers: Police
Top 2016 Christmas Lights in Northern Virginia: Which Homes Made the List This Year?

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Teenager Indicted in Shooting of Cab Driver in Alexandria
Wife Indicted for Murder of Husband in Alexandria
Pedestrian Shot in DC After Traffic Dispute Turns Violent: Report
Corey Stewart 'Giving Away an AR-15 for Christmas'
Metro Red Line Train Cars Decouple with Passengers on Board

Metro Votes to Kill Late-Night Service
Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
Kidnapping Scam Baits Woman in Stafford: Police
Former Metro Transit Police Officer Indicted For Aiding ISIS
Alexandria Driver Faces Misdemeanor Charge After Crash That Killed Pedestrian

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