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JUST IN: W. Glebe Road shut down in Arlandria after SUV strikes pedestrian

By James Cullum
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Update: W. Glebe Road has reopened. 

The Alexandria Police Department has shut down W. Glebe Road between Milan Drive and Valley Drive after a vehicle struck a pedestrian early this evening.

The crash was reported at the intersection of Florence Drive around 5:30 p.m. The adult victim was struck by a black Toyota SUV near the intersection of W. Glebe Road and Florence Drive and has been transferred to George Washington University Hospital with serious injuries, according to APD.

APD and the Alexandria Fire Department responded to the scene. A dispatcher said the victim was found bleeding from the mouth and experiencing trouble breathing.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes while police investigate.

Witnesses can contact the APD anonymously using its non-emergency number at 703-746-4444.

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.