Tragic Anniversary: Story of the Four Crosses at Route 7, Lewinsville Road
The county's worst traffic accident
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Twenty years ago today, four teenagers died at the corner of Route 7 and Lewinsville Road, the Fairfax County Times reported.
The Times said it is believed to have been the county's worst traffic accident.
On the afternoon of June 18, 1992, "four teenagers were killed at the intersection of Va. 7 and Lewinsville Road after the driver of the car they were in turned into the path of a dump truck, which pushed the car into another dump truck," the Times reported in a story marking the anniversary.
Four crosses with the names of the victims "has stood at the spot of the accident for nearly 20 years," the Times said.
The car was driven by a mother of one of the teens who was killed. Here is the complete Times story, which we highly recommend to you.
If you remember this accident, please share your memories in the comments accompanying this story.
Elizabeth
1:31 pm on Sunday, June 24, 2012
What about the accident when the dry cleaners owner hit the 5 teens on westmoreland street killing 4 of them and leaving one with two broken legs?
Amy
10:51 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
I heard about this being written and am sick about it. There are some things you don't want to relive this is one of them. I was related to one of the victims. It was a sad day for a everyone. I can surely understand why people could not be reached for comment. Find something else to relive please.