On December 5 at 5:58 a.m., investigators with the Prince William County Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Richmond Hwy near Russell Road in Quantico to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian.
Multiple callers contacted the Public Safety Communications Center to report a man walking in the roadway in the above area. Prior to officers arriving at the location, the man had been struck by a vehicle.
The investigation revealed the pedestrian, later identified as a 36-year-old man, was walking in the northbound lanes of Richmond Hwy near Russell Road. At one point, the man continued walking north in the southbound lanes, where he was struck by a 2010 BMW 5 series driver traveling south on Richmond Hwy. The driver is a 17-year-old female from Triangle.
The pedestrian was hit by a second unknown vehicle as he lay in the roadway. The driver of the second vehicle continued southbound on Richmond Hwy and did not stop. It is unknown if the driver of the second vehicle was aware they struck the man.
The driver of the BMW remained on the scene of the crash and was uninjured. Rescue personnel responded and pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.
Neither speed nor impairment appear to be factored in the collision on the part of the BMW driver. At the time of the crash, the deceased was wearing dark-colored clothing and walking in the roadway outside of a crosswalk.
The identity of the deceased will be released pending notification of a next-of-kin. Investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to contact the police and are urging anyone who believes they may have been the driver of the second vehicle to come forward.
Johnathan Ladson of Dale City, Va., age 31, finished first of 520 runners in this morning’s Turkey Trot 10K and Mile aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, one final calorie-burning event before Thanksgiving.
Ladson crossed the finish line first with a time of 33:58, completing his dominance in 2022. Ladson placed at least third and above in every Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) event this year, finishing second in the Marine Corps 17.75K in March, first in the Devil Dog Double in May, first in June’s Belleau Wood 8K as well as first in August’s Quantico 12K, third in the MCM50K in October and now today as the Turkey Trot 10K Champion.
“It wasn’t really my goal until about the second or third race that I won, and I knew I was on a streak. I have never done all their (MCMO) races, so what better way to do it than all in one year and try to place top three in all of them,” said Ladson. “With the Marine Corps, nothing is easy, so it was a challenge for myself. I love the series, the people, the energy and everything.” It was a family affair as Ladson’s daughter, Janiyah, was the top female finisher in the Turkey Trot Mile earlier in the day.
The first female finisher to break the tape was Stephanie Spitznogle from Stafford, Va., age 38, with a time of 41:26. “It (the run) felt good as I was just trying to go out with the group knowing that it is kind of hilly toward the end, but honestly it’s just a good course,” explained Spitznogle. “I had fun because I just really love these races.” Spitznogle recently moved back to the area with her husband who is stationed on Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Rounding out the top finishers for this year’s event are Sean Alorro, age 18, from Dumfries, Va. who placed second among males with a time of 35:41, and Joshua Knepley, age 34, from Falls Church, with a time of 36:48 placing third among males. Brittany Murphy, age 31, from Glen Allen, Va. with a time of 42:15 and Alexis Eyo, age 30, from Washington, DC with a time of 43:15, placed second and third among females, respectively.
Unofficial results are available at marinemarathon.com.
Among today’s finishers were about 200 Distinguished Participants who completed their final 2022 MCM Event Series live run to earn the coveted medal. These runners walked away with this exclusive recognition this year, having participated in four of the following events:
- Marine Corps Historic Half Events (Devil Dog Double, Historic Half or Semper 5ive) in May
- Belleau Wood 8K or Crossroads Trail 15K in June
- Quantico 12K in August
- Turkey Trot 10K in November
Distinguished Participant medals are presented by Fleet Feet, a running specialty store in Woodbridge and Fredericksburg.
Your overall Turkey Trot 10k winner! #RunWithTheMarines pic.twitter.com/euQt95ocYj
— Marine Corps Marathon (@Marine_Marathon) November 19, 2022
The award from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society recognized the county for its Locust Shade Warrior Challenge Course, giving it the Best New Renovation/Addition (Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways or Trails).
“We’re proud to have created the Warrior Challenge Course as it brings a unique experience to the local community that also positively impacts the quality of life for those living both on and off the base,” says Amir Wenrich, parks department spokesman.
The Warrior Challenge Course sits at Locust Shade Park, 4701 Locust Shade Drive, just off Route 1, outside Quantico Marine Corps Base. The course was created in partnership between the Department of Defense and Prince William County.
Visitors of all ages can expect to test their strength and endurance, all while having a blast traversing the many obstacles along the way. More than 20,000 square feet await athletes of all levels, with a mini version of the course nearby for children ages 2 and up. The obstacle course is geared for use by Marines and their families, veterans, and county residents of all skill levels and abilities.
Yesterday I joined @pwcgov Parks and Recreation dept. for the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new Warrior Challenge Course at Locust Shade Park! Make sure you head over and check it out! pic.twitter.com/BavOoAZSa2
— Hon. Andrea Bailey (@PotomacDistrict) July 22, 2021
The county also received an award for the renovation of Brentsville Jail Museum–Best New Renovation/Addition.
“We’re thrilled to be recognized for our work on the Brentsville Jail Museum,” says Paige Gibbons-Backus, historic site manager, Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre & Lucasville School. “This renovation is the culmination of years of work restoring the Brentsville Jail into an interactive museum.”
The Brentsville Jail Museum is an exhibit housed in the 1822 Brentsville Jail at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre. The inclusive exhibit features archival materials, historical objects, artwork, and interactive technology in eight rooms to convey the complex history of the jail and the various groups of people who have called the area home.
Moreover, visitors learn that the social and legal system of the 19th century represents an important piece of American history, leaving a legacy that still impacts modern society.
Over 400 delegates, exhibitors, speakers and volunteers from around the state gathered at the 68th Annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society held in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The conference is a learning exchange and provides an opportunity for recreation and park professionals to discuss areas of common interest.
Quantico Marine Corps Base will tap on the shoulder of its neighbor, Prince William County, for help around the military installation.
On Monday, November 7, Quantico’s Commanding Officer, Col. Michael Brooks, met with Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey to sign an amendment to an Intergovernmental Support Agreement between the base and the Board of County Supervisors.
The amendment will increase the base’s spending limits beyond the originally agreed upon $5 million, allowing Prince William County to send in more crews to help the base maintain its roads, landscaping, and water pipes. The partnership means the projects on the base will be completed sooner than later, allowing most work to proceed without waiting for the more extensive federal procurement process.
In the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress authorized the military to enter into Agreements (“Intergovernmental Support Agreements”) with state and local government units to procure goods and services needed to sustain installation operations.
Quantico and other Marine Corps installations have embraced that new authority. They are using it to build better working relationships with local communities surrounding their installations, and, in doing so, they have found new ways to save time and money.
“The IGSA is critical because it helps us build better working relationships with our local communities, it provides federal funds to the county, helps ensure continued base operations and recovery after severe weather/natural events, and improves our mission readiness in a way that saves both time and money,” said Quantico Marine Corps Base spokesman Capt. Michael Curtis in October.
Later, the Marine Corps base tapped Prince William County for help clearing downed trees following a crippling snowstorm on January 3, 2022. The county’s partnership with the base began when the county repaired a storm pipe near the base’s main entrance. The clearing took about a month to complete.
Last month, Quantico Commander Col. Michael Brooks outlined multiple public works projects, including a new childcare center, wargaming center, water treatment plant, fire station, and a new bridge over the Amtrak / Virginia Railway Express station on base.
Last year, the base was home to 5,000 refugees from Afghanistan following the pullout of U.S. troops from the war-torn country.
There are about 26,000 people who serve and work at Quantico in 27 tenant commands, from Officers Candidate School, which trains new officers, to weapons training, cyber operations, the Marine Corps Air Facility, and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency), supporting nearly 46,000 jobs.
Overall, Quantico injects $5.88 billion into the region’s economy. The base considers the counties of Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and the cities of Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Manassas Park in its economic region of influence.
Tomorrow is Election Day across Virginia. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
This year’s big races in our area are congressional seats in Virginia’s 7th District (Abigail Spanberger (D) / Yesli Vega (R) and in Virginia’s 10th District (Jennifer Wexton (D) / Hung Cao (R).
While some cities and towns also have municipal elections. Click here to find out who is on your ballot.
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I-95 Northbound
Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 133 (Route 17)
Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure for Improve 95 work.
Exit 133 (Route 17) On-Ramp Closure
Monday – Thursday, Midnight – 3 a.m. Route 17 northbound ramp to enter I-95 northbound will close. Drivers will be detoured to continue north on Route 17 then use the on-ramp to southbound I-95 then use the loop ramp from Route 17 southbound to enter I-95 northbound. Click here for online detour map.
Exit 133 (Route 17)
Monday – Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – Noon. Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure for Improve 95 work.
Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure for noise wall construction as part of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.
Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure at new American Legion Road overpass at mile markers 138-139 as part of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.
I-95 Southbound
Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Route 17)
Monday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Lane closures are scheduled at mile markers 135-134 for the Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.
9 p.m. – Single lane closure
10 p.m. – Double lane closure
Midnight – 3 a.m. Full traffic stops for up to 30-minute intervals
4:30 a.m. – All lanes open
Exit 133 (Route 17) to Exit 130 (Route 3)
Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closure on the through lanes for Improve 95 work.
Stafford County
Route 3
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lane closures and shoulder closures for utility work between Dairy Lane and Rumford Road.
Route 3 Eastbound
Sunday – Tuesday, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single eastbound lane closure for traffic signal work.
Route 17 Northbound and Southbound
Monday – Thursday, Midnight – 3 a.m. Intermittent full traffic stops on Route 17 at the I-95 overpasses for traffic signal work. Each stop may last up to 30 minutes at a time.
Route 17 Northbound
Sunday – Monday, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., Monday – Tuesday, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. and Tuesday – Friday, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. Alternating single lane closures between Sanford Drive and Short Street for Improve 95 construction.
Route 17 Southbound
Sunday – Monday, 8 p.m. – 7 a.m., Monday – Tuesday, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. and Tuesday – Friday, 8 p.m. – 7 a.m. Alternating single lane closures between Sanford Drive and Short Street for Improve 95 construction.
Route 610 (Garrisonville Road)
Wednesday, 9 a.m. – Noon. Single lane closure between Meadow Lane and Raintree Boulevard for permit work.
Eskimo Hill Road
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Work under the bridge. Alternating lane closures and flagging on Eskimo Hill between Montague Loop and Brooke Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mobile lane closure between Route 1 and Brooke Road. Pavement marking.
Settlers Landing
Monday, Wednesday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ditching and asphalt shoulder repair along Lawhorn Road and Matio Cove. Flaggers will direct drivers in the work zone.
Spotsylvania County
Route 3 near Andora Drive
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Single lane closure on Route 3 eastbound near Glade Drive and Andora Drive for utility work under permit.
Route 621 (Orange Plank Road)
Monday – Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Alternating lane closure for shoulder widening between Winewood Drive and Brock Road.
River Road
Monday – Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure with one-way, alternating traffic as needed between Bragg Road and Motts Run boat landing area. Mobile pavement marking.
Prince William County will host a veterans job fair as part of its efforts to put more people to work.
The county's Department of Economic Development will host the fair at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, 1775 Semper Fidelis Way in Quantico. The fair supports veterans, military spouses, and transitioning service members looking to advance their careers.
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The Prince William Board of County Supervisors raised its Intergovernmental Support Agreement with the base to $5 million, up from $2 million, allowing the county’s department of public works to work on additional projects on the base while lessening Quantico’s reliance on the Federal Government’s procurement process.
The change means more small projects like procuring additional right of way, tree clearing, road repairs, miscellaneous brick repairs, and other smaller projects could be completed sooner than later.
“The IGSA is critical because it helps us build better working relationships with our local communities, it provides federal funds to the county, helps ensure continued base operations and recovery after severe weather/natural events, and improves our mission readiness in a way that saves both time and money,” said Quantico Marine Corps Base spokesman Capt. Michael Curtis.
The county’s partnership with the base began when the county repaired a storm pipe near the base’s main entrance. Later, the Marine Corps base tapped Prince William County for help clearing downed trees following a crippling snowstorm on January 3, 2022. The clearing took about a month to complete.
Earlier this month, Quantico Commander Col. Michael Brooks outlined multiple public works projects, including a new childcare center, wargaming center, water treatment plant, fire station, and a new bridge over the Amtrak / Virginia Railway Express station on base.
Last year, the base was home to 5,000 refugees from Afghanistan following the pullout of U.S. troops from the war-torn country.
There are about 26,000 people who serve and work at Quantico in 27 tenant commands, from Officers Candidate School, which trains new officers, to weapons training, cyber operations, the Marine Corps Air Facility, and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency), supporting nearly 46,000 jobs.
Overall, Quantico injects $5.88 billion into the region’s economy. The base considers the counties of Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and the cities of Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Manassas Park in its economic region of influence.
I-95 Northbound
Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 133 (Route 17)
Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure between the interchanges for construction on the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project. Survey work.
Exit 133 On-Ramp to I-95 Northbound
Monday – Thursday, midnight – 3 a.m. The on-ramp from Route 17 northbound to I-95 northbound at Exit 133 (Route 17) will be closed. To access I-95 northbound, travelers can continue north on Route 17, and U-turn at the intersection with the VDOT Park & Ride commuter lot. The on-ramp to I-95 northbound from Route 17 southbound will remain open.
Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Lane closures are scheduled for bridge beam placement at the new American Legion Road overpass, near mile markers 138-139 as part of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
9 p.m. – Single lane closure
10 p.m. – Double lane closure
Midnight – 3 a.m. Full traffic stops for up to 30-minute intervals
4:30 a.m. – All lanes open
Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure.
I-95 Southbound
Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Lane closures are scheduled for bridge beam placement at the new American Legion Road overpass, near mile markers 139-138, which is part of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
9 p.m. – Single lane closure
10 p.m. – Double lane closure
Midnight – 3 a.m. Full traffic stops for up to 30-minute intervals
4:30 a.m. – All lanes open
Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure.
Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Route 17)
Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closure begins at 9 p.m. followed by a double lane closure from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Overhead sign installation between these interchanges. Construction for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
Exit 133 (Route 17) to Exit 130 (Route 3) Through Travel Lanes
Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closure for shoulder paving in the through travel lanes. Construction for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.
Stafford County
Route 1 Southbound
Monday – Tuesday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure on Route 1 southbound between the northern and southern intersections with Bells Hill Road. Milling and shoulder widening activities.
Tuesday – Thursday, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. DETOUR. Route 1 southbound will be closed between the northern and southern intersections with Bells Hill Road on the evenings of Tuesday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 26. Route 1southbound traffic will be diverted onto Bells Hill Road. Milling and shoulder widening activities. On Thursday morning, the detour will be lifted, but a single southbound lane closure will remain on Route 1 until 7 a.m.
Thursday – Friday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure on Route 1 southbound between the northern and southern intersections with Bells Hill Road. Milling and shoulder widening activities.
Route 3
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lane closures and shoulder closures for utility work between Dairy Lane and Rumford Road.
Route 3, Route 3 Business and Blue & Gray Parkway
Monday – Tuesday, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure for traffic signal work at the intersection of Route 3, Route 3 Business and Blue & Gray Parkway.
Route 17 Northbound
Monday – Friday, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. Alternating single lane closures between Sanford Drive and Short Street for I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing construction.
Route 17 Southbound
Monday – Friday, 8 p.m. – 7 a.m. Alternating single lane closures between Sanford Drive and Short Street for I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing construction.
Route 610 (Garrisonville Road)
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pavement marking. Alternating, one-way traffic on Garrisonville Road between Joshua Road and the Fauquier County line. A flagging crew will direct drivers near the mobile work zone.
Brooke Road
Monday – Thursday, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Mobile single lane closure between New Hope Church Road and John Roberts Lane. Pavement marking. Flagging crew will direct one-way, alternating traffic as needed.
Eskimo Hill Road
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Work under the bridge. Alternating lane closures and flagging on Eskimo Hill between Montague Loop and Brooke Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.
Kellogg Mill Road
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alternating lane closure for shoulder widening on Kellogg Mill Road near Mountain View Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.
Rock Hill Church Road
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Single lane closure near the Aquia Creek bridge to allow crews to collect soil samples ahead of a future bridge replacement project. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.
Spotsylvania County
Route 1
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Single lane closure between Massaponax Church Road and Spotsylvania Parkway. Pavement widening for private development work, under permit.
Route 2
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure for mobile operation for pavement markings on Route 2 between Route 17 and Caroline County line.
Route 3
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Intermittent, brief full traffic stops of Route 3 eastbound and westbound near Glade Drive and Andora Drive to allow utility crews to install overhead transmission wires. Each stop may last up to 5 minutes.
Orange Plank Road
Sunday – Monday, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closure with one-way, alternating traffic between Winewood Drive and Brock Road. Shoulder widening.
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure between Winewood Drive and Brock Road. Pavement marking.
River Road
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure with one-way, alternating traffic between Bragg Road and Motts Run boat landing. Pavement marking.
Tuesday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Single lane closure with one-way, alternating traffic just west of Trench Hill Lane, and east of Motts Run Reservoir. Road slope repair.
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