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3 dead, 2 drivers charged after crash on I-66 in Fairfax
WJLA • • nation
Key Points:
- A fiery crash on westbound I-66 Express Lanes in Fairfax killed three people inside a Honda Pilot after it rear-ended a truck carrying oxygen tanks.
- The crash occurred at mile marker 64.3 around 4:10 p.m. Sunday, causing the Honda to erupt in flames.
- Virginia State Police identified a Toyota 4Runner as also involved in the events leading to the crash, resulting in reckless driving charges for both the Toyota driver and the truck driver.
- Witnesses described the incident as devastating, and the crash caused major traffic delays with all westbound lanes closed until just before 11 p.m.
- Authorities continue their investigation, working with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office on the case.
