Two vehicles were traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when one of them, a 2013 BMW 650I, changed lanes and struck a 2020 Mercedes E-Class, which was not involved in the speeding. The Mercedes hit the guardrail, while the BMW struck the jersey wall, ejecting its driver. The Mercedes then struck the driver of the BMW.
The driver of the BMW, Kenneth D. Buckner, 35, of Washington, D.C., died at the scene. Police confirmed he was not wearing a seatbelt. A passenger in the BMW, Tyra Williams, 29, was partially ejected and sustained serious injuries. She was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
The other vehicle traveling at a high speed is described as a dark-colored Infiniti sedan. It did not strike any vehicles. The crash remains under investigation.
Prince William County Police Report Roundup
Strong-Arm Robbery Arrest
A suspect involved in a strong-arm robbery that occurred on August 5, 2023, was arrested on December 3, 2024. Alexis Ayestas Romero, 31, of York Drive in Woodbridge, allegedly took keys forcefully from a 26-year-old woman following a verbal altercation. Romero has been charged with robbery, and court proceedings are pending.
Indecent Exposure and Indecent Liberties Arrest
In Woodbridge, police arrested Kieare Jeremiah Whitmore, 23, on December 16 for indecent exposure and indecent liberties. Officers were called to Anderson Court after a woman witnessed Whitmore exposing himself and making inappropriate gestures. An earlier incident on December 11 involved a juvenile and an adult victim. Whitmore faces two counts of indecent exposure and one count of indecent liberties and is being held on a $2,500 unsecured bond.
Attempted Residential Burglary in Manassas
An attempted residential burglary was reported in Manassas on December 16. Surveillance footage showed an unknown man entering a backyard on Lomond Drive and trying to gain access to the home through a rear door. The suspect fled after being confronted by a neighbor, and no property was taken.
Assault and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
Kenneth Robin Grey, 39, of Chantilly, was arrested on December 15 for assaulting a law enforcement officer. Officers located Grey inside a stolen vehicle in a parking lot on Daniel Stuart Square in Woodbridge. Grey allegedly resisted arrest, leading to a brief struggle in which he and an officer sustained minor injuries. Grey was charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, possession of stolen goods, and obstruction of justice. He is being held without bond.
Press Release from the Virginia Department of Transportation:
Beginning Monday, Dec. 9, weather permitting, the southbound and northbound I-95 general purpose lanes near the bridges over Neabsco Creek (approximately mile marker 155.7) will have lane closures for bridge-related geotechnical work, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
The bridges are located between Route 234 (Exit 152) and Dale Boulevard/Route 786 (Exit 156); more specifically, they’re located between Cardinal Drive and the Dale City Car-Only Safety Rest Areas.
The lane closures are scheduled to occur until late this winter. Drivers can expect the lane closures to occur intermittently within the following timeframes (please note that these are just the days and time windows in which the lane closures are allowed; the lane closures will not be occurring every single day during every single time window listed):
Southbound I-95 General Purpose Lanes
One Lane Closed
- Mondays: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 12 a.m. to 5:30 a.m., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 12 a.m. to 5:30 a.m., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Thursdays: 12 a.m. to 5:30 a.m., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Fridays: 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. to noon
- Sundays: 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Two Lanes Closed
- Mondays: 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. and 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Thursdays: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Fridays: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.
- Sundays: 11 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Northbound I-95 General Purpose Lanes
One Lane Closed
- Mondays: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Thursdays: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Fridays: 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to noon
- Sundays: 11 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Right Lane Closed and Rest Area Exit Lane Partially Closed (drivers will still be able to access the rest area during these time windows)
- Mondays: 12 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 12 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 12 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Thursdays: 12 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Fridays: 12 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.
- Sundays: 11 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
At least one southbound general purpose lane and at least two northbound general purpose lanes will remain open at all times.
Drivers should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes.
The geotechnical work is part of preparations for the I-95 southbound over Neabsco Creek bridge replacement project. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2027.
Drivers are reminded to use caution when traveling in active work zones. Be alert to new traffic patterns and limit distractions.
You can get traffic, work zone and incident information online at 511.vdot.virginia.gov, via the free mobile 511Virginia app, or by calling 511 in Virginia anywhere anytime.
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The Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, where one vehicle collided with a guardrail and was later struck by another vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle died from injuries, while the driver of the second vehicle sustained serious injuries.
Press Release from Virginia State Police:
Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Stafford County. The crash occurred Thursday (Nov. 28), at 7:13 a.m. on southbound Interstate 95 at the 139-mile marker.
A 2013 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling south on I95 when it lost control, ran off the right side of the roadway, and collided with a guardrail. Several minutes later, a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, which was also traveling southbound, lost control, ran off the right side of the roadway, and collided with the Chevrolet, which was still on the shoulder up against the guardrail.
The driver of the Chevrolet, Bezawit B. Yigzaw, 30, of Woodbridge, Va., suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mary Washington Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. It’s unknown if she was wearing a seatbelt during the initial crash. She was not wearing a seatbelt during the second crash.
The driver of the Volkswagen, Douglas P. Butler, 47, of Ruther Glen, Va., suffered serious injuries and was transported to Mary Washington Hospital for treatment. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
Weather is considered a factor in the crash.
Charges are pending as the crash remains under investigation.
Reversal Schedule:
Thursday, November 21:
- Overnight Reversal: 1 a.m., Open northbound ~2:30 a.m.
- Daytime Reversal: 10 a.m. (early), Open southbound ~11:30 a.m.
Friday, November 22:
- Overnight Reversal: 1 a.m., Open northbound ~2:30 a.m.
- Daytime Reversal: 10 a.m. (early), Open southbound ~11:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 23:
- Overnight Reversal: No reversal, Open southbound
- Daytime Reversal: 2 p.m., Open northbound ~3:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 24:
- Overnight Reversal: No reversal, Open northbound
- Daytime Reversal: No reversal, Open northbound
Monday, November 25:
- Overnight Reversal: No reversal, Open northbound
- Daytime Reversal: 10 a.m. (early), Open Southbound ~11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 26:
- Overnight Reversal: 1 a.m., Open northbound ~2:30 a.m.
- Daytime Reversal: 10 a.m. (early), Open southbound ~11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 27:
- Overnight Reversal: 1 a.m., Open northbound ~2:30 a.m.
- Daytime Reversal: 10 a.m. (early), Open southbound ~11:30 a.m.
Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving):
- Overnight Reversal: No reversal, Open southbound
- Daytime Reversal: No reversal, Open southbound
Friday, November 29:
- Overnight Reversal: 1 a.m., Open northbound ~2:30 a.m.
- Daytime Reversal: 10 a.m. (early), Open southbound ~11:30 a.m.
Normal reversal schedule will resume Saturday, November 30.
