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3-Year-Old Fatally Shot | Driver Returns To Body In Median | Road Rage Crash: VA News

$1M Lottery Winner | Slime Museum Plans | Delegate Named Finance Secretary | Fatal DUI Crash | $3.1M Given For Hunger Relief | Sale Shooting

On the weekend, we present a review of the top stories and headlines from across Virginia. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Driver Returns To Scene Of Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian: Police

The driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a man Tuesday morning on the Fairfax County Parkway returned to the scene of crash, while police were conducting their investigation, according to authorities.

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Killing Of 3-Year-Old, Shooting Of 4 Others Leads To Guilty Plea

The fatal shooting of a 3-year-old and injuries to four others will result in at least 40 years in prison, according to the Prince William Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney.

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Leonard Hugh Thompson, the 79-year-old man reported missing since last Monday, was found dead Saturday by search and rescue workers in Troutville, Virginia, according to town police.

Sickles Named Secretary Of Finance, Leaving VA House Seat Open

A delegate has been appointed to a key role with Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger's administration. A special election has been set to fill the vacant Virginia House seat.

Democratic Candidates In School Board Race To Square Off In Firehouse Primary

During a Monday night Zoom call, members of the county's Democratic Committee unanimously approved a resolution to host an unassembled caucus to elect the party's candidate in the Braddock District School Board race.

Bystander Among 2 Injured In Road Rage Crash

A bystander was among two people injured on Thursday in a road rage-fueled crash, according to police and a report.

Fatal DUI Crash Prompts New Charge For Driver

The driver in Saturday's fatal DUI crash is facing an additional charge, according to the sheriff's office.

Shooting Follows Online Sale Meetup At Shopping Center: Police

A meetup sale at a shopping center in escalated into a shooting Saturday evening, according to police.

1 Dead In Crash On I-66: State Police

One person died in a crash Christmas Eve morning, according to Virginia State Police.

$1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In VA, Jackpot Resets To $20M

One lucky lottery player in Virginia won $1 million after matching five of six numbers in the Powerball drawing on Christmas Eve.

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