Crime & Safety

Accident on American Legion Bridge Sends Two to Hospital

A car and motorcycle collided on the northbound side of the bridge Thursday afternoon.

One lane of the northbound American Legion Bridge remains closed this afternoon following an accident involving a car and a motorcycle. 

According to Virginia State Police:

At 2:36 p.m., Virginia State Police were called to a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of I-495 on the American Legion Bridge. A car and motorcycle collided. Both drivers have been transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. One northbound lane of I-495 remains closed at this time.

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