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SUV driver charged with reckless driving after moped rider suffers life-threatening injuries in Labor Day crash

By James Cullum
A moped drive suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash at around 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2025 (via Google Maps)

An adult male driving a moped suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash with an SUV this morning (Monday, Sept. 1) near Potomac Yard. The driver of the SUV, a silver Honda, stayed at the scene and was charged with reckless driving, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

The crash was reported to APD at around 9:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Richmond Highway near Fannon Street. The moped driver was thrown from his bike, according to the police scanner. APD dispatch reported that the victim was unconscious but breathing, and he was later transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

APD said at 3 p.m. that the moped driver was in stable condition.

Anyone with information on this incident can contact the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.

This was the second crash this weekend that resulted in serious injuries. On Saturday, a scooter rider suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash in the West End.

Map via Google Maps

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.