Crash closes westbound lanes on I-495, leaves one dead and several injured

FAIRFAX, Virginia. – A fatal multi-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 495 at Route 1 has left one person dead and several others injured, prompting an extended closure of the highway’s through lanes, Virginia State Police reported on Tuesday evening.

The accident, which involved five vehicles, was reported to state police around 5:33 p.m

When the rescue workers arrived, they found several injured people among the occupants of the vehicles involved. Tragically, one person was pronounced dead at the scene.

In response, crash reconstruction teams have been deployed to the area and authorities are warning of a prolonged closure while investigators work to determine the circumstances of the collision. While the westbound through lanes of I-495 are closed, local lanes remain open, allowing some traffic to continue to flow through the area.

Motorists are urged to seek alternative routes and exercise caution as officers work to clear the scene and gather information about the accident. Virginia State Police are continuing their investigation and more details will be released as they become available.