Crime & Safety

Fatal Crash During Morning Commute As Car Hits Embankment

Man died early Wednesday, according to Prince William County Police.

A man died in a morning crash in Woodbridge, according to Prince William County Police.

At 7:17 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the area of Jefferson Davis Highway and Blackburn Road. 

"The investigation revealed that the driver, and only occupant of a 2013 Chrysler 200, was traveling southbound on Jefferson Davis Hwy in the above area when his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into the embankment," according to a release from police spokesperson Officer Ericca K. Figueroa.

The driver, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver had not yet been identified by the Medical Examiner's Office.

The incident followed day of heavy snow in Woodbridge, followed by icy conditions on some roadways overnight.


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