Alexandria Police officer and van driver transported to hospital after crash in Old Town

Published June 14, 2025 at 12:50PM

Head-on crash between a van and an APD cruiser at Franklin and S. Patrick Streets in Old Town, June 14, 2025 (via X)

The intersection of Franklin and S. Patrick Streets (via Google Maps)

An Alexandria police officer and another driver have been transported to the hospital after a crash this morning in Old Town.

The crash between an Alexandria Police Department cruiser and a van was reported at around 10 a.m. near the intersection of S. Patrick Street (Route 1) and Franklin Street. The officer suffered a head injury, according to Alexandria Fire Department dispatches.

A photo of the incident shared on X showed the driver’s-side airbag deployed and significant damage to the APD cruiser.

Both drivers were transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Images via X and Google Maps

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