Officer hurt after cruiser struck while responding to fallen pole near Fort Belvoir: Police
Summary
Car Crash Fairfax Virginia in Fairfax, Virginia: At about 6:25 a.m. on June 19, an officer responded to a roadway hazard near Richmond Highway and Belvoir Woods Parkway close to Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County. While the officer turned on emergency lights to protect motorists, a silver vehicle struck the officer from behind. The officer was taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries; the other driver remained unharmed but received citations for reckless driving, lack of license, registration and insurance. Traffic cameras showed a fallen pole in the lane and a tow truck attached to the silver vehicle on US‑1, and the roadway has since reopened.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed officer | Unknown | Injured |