Road Rage Horror on I-495: Woman and Dog Stabbed to Death
A brutal road rage attack in Fairfax County, Virginia, has left one woman and her dog dead, with three others seriously injured. The shocking stabbing unfolded this Sunday afternoon on the busy I-495 highway, sending shockwaves through the community.
Suspect Shot Dead by Police in High-Speed Showdown
Virginia State Police confronted the knife-wielding suspect on I-495 southbound near exit 52. After the suspect lunged at officers, a trooper shot him dead in self-defense. The man’s identity has not been released.
Police confirm the trooper involved escaped unharmed. Authorities stress there is no terrorism link to the attack.
Victims’ Identities Withheld as Investigation Unfolds
The 39-year-old female victim died at the scene, along with her dog. Three additional victims were found stabbed and rushed to hospital. Police are keeping all names confidential as they piece together what sparked the violent clash.
Traffic Chaos as Police Block Major Route
VDOT reported all southbound lanes on I-495’s outer loop between Gallows Road and Little River Turnpike were closed for hours, with drivers diverted at Exit 50A. The stabbing reportedly followed a crash, escalating a routine traffic jam into an unthinkable nightmare.
Fairfax County residents remain stunned by the violent eruption on one of their busiest roads.