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May 29, 2026 • 11:55 PM EDT Injury-Causing Crash on Old Dominion Drive Prompts Caution in McLean
A motor vehicle accident with injuries occurred at the intersection of Old Dominion Drive and 6th Place. The crash is causing delays in the area. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect possible traffic backups. The incident was reported a ...
May 29, 2026 • 6:10 PM EDT Driver Trapped in Two-Car Crash at Leesburg Pike in Falls Church
```html A two-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Leesburg Pike and Dale Drive left one driver trapped inside a vehicle on May 29 at 5:16 p.m. Firefighters are currently conducting extrication operations to free the trapped driver. ` ...
May 29, 2026 • 6:00 PM EDT Driver Trapped After Two-Car Crash on Leesburg Pike
A two-car motor vehicle accident on Leesburg Pike and Dale Drive left one driver trapped inside a vehicle on May 29. Rescue personnel are conducting extrication efforts at the scene.
May 28, 2026 • 10:40 PM EDT Fire Engine Involved in Property Damage Accident in Mount Vernon
A Fairfax County fire engine was involved in a property damage motor vehicle accident at 2601 Sherwood Hall Lane on May 28. Engine 409 sustained the damage and has returned to quarters. A battalion chief and safety officer responded to the scene.
May 28, 2026 • 10:35 PM EDT Fairfax Fire Engine Involved in Property Damage Crash
```html Fairfax County fire officials responded to a property damage accident involving Engine 409 at 2601 Sherwood Hall Lane. The unit has returned to quarters. A battalion chief and safety officer responded to the scene on May 28. ```
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Protecting Assets from Nursing Home Costs
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Civil Rights Law
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