Officer hurt after cruiser struck while responding to fallen pole near Fort Belvoir: Police

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
US-1 (Richmond Highway)
Incident type
Crash

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

Original reporting

Officer hurt after cruiser struck while responding to fallen pole near Fort Belvoir: Police | DC News Now

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