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Cyclist struck by Metro bus on King Street in Alexandria’s West End on Sunday

By James Cullum
A bicyclist was struck by a Metro bus near the intersection of King Street and S. Walter Reed Drive on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024 (map via Google Maps)

A cyclist sustained a non-life threatening injury after being struck by a Metro Bus at a busy Alexandria intersection on Sunday afternoon.

The incident occurred at around 4 p.m. in the area of King Street and S. Walter Reed Drive, according to the police scanner. The area is west of the ramps to Interstate 395.

The cyclist suffered an arm injury, and the incident was met with a response from the Alexandria Police and Fire Departments.

ALXnow has reached out to Metro for more on this incident.

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About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.