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U.S. Capitol Police officer injured in motorcycle crash Monday morning in Del Ray

By James Cullum
A U.S. Capitol Police officer was injured in a crash at Russell Road and W. Nelson Avenue, Dec. 2, 2024 (courtesy photo)

A U.S. Capitol Police motorcycle officer was injured in a crash in Del Ray Monday morning (Dec. 2).

The male officer sustained minor injuries in the crash and the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, according to the Alexandria Police Department. There’s no word from APD on who hit who, and charges have not been filed at this time.

The incident occurred at around 8:15 a.m. near the intersection of Russell Road and W. Nelson Avenue. The officer was transported to the hospital, and the roadway was shut down for about an hour.

APD said that the officer was not driving as part of a motorcade. The area is near to the home of Vice President-elect JD Vance.

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  • 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.