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Two transported to Alexandria Hospital after crash at N. Van Dorn Street intersection

By James Cullum
A crash at N. Van Dorn Street and W. Braddock Road, May 30, 2025 (via Luca Gattoni-Celli/Bluesky)

Two people were transported to Inova Alexandria Hospital this afternoon (May 30) after a two-car crash at N. Van Dorn Street and W. Braddock Road.

The crash between a black truck and a gray vehicle was reported at around 12:30 p.m. and briefly shut down the intersection. One of the people transported to the hospital complained of arm, back and abdominal pain, but was walking and alert, according to dispatches with first responders.

The intersection has seen several crashes over the years, including a police chase resulting in a crash last year, and a fatal crash in 2015. It is not, however, listed as a high-crash intersection in the West End.

Thanks to Luca Gattoni-Celli, who was at the scene and shared a photo of the incident on Bluesky.

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.