One minor injury was reported after a vehicle crashed into a building at the corner of King and Washington Streets in Old Town.
The Alexandria Police and Fire Departments were called to the 600 block of King Street at 1:34 p.m. and found a two-vehicle crash involving a green SUV with Maryland tags and a gray sedan with Virginia tags. The gray vehicle had come to rest against the side of 631 King Street, home to Lily’s Chocolate and Coffee. Staff at the shop said they are still open and that nothing was damaged.
APD spokesperson Rebekka Heite told ALXnow the vehicle that hit the building caused a broken window. One driver had a minor injury but did not need medical treatment.
“The investigation determined the crash was caused by a mechanical failure of one vehicle’s brakes,” the spokesperson said. “No arrests were made and no charges were filed on scene.”
There was no significant structural damage to the building; however, downed wires required a response from Transportation & Environmental Services.
The crash briefly shut down all northbound traffic at King and Washington Streets. Alexandria Fire Department personnel said via radio dispatch that the building appeared to have suffered no structural damage.
Anyone with information can contact APD’s non-emergency line at 703-746-4444. Callers may remain anonymous.
