Four Stabbed After I-495 Crash in Annandale, Virginia

Four people were stabbed on the southbound lanes of Interstate 495 in Annandale, Virginia, following a multi-vehicle collision that escalated into a violent confrontation with police, authorities reported on March 1, 2026.

The incident began around 1 p.m. Eastern Time near the Little River Turnpike exit in Fairfax County, just outside Washington, D.C. According to police accounts, the crash halted traffic, prompting a suspect to exit a vehicle armed with a knife and attack bystanders. At least four individuals suffered stab wounds in the ensuing chaos. Emergency responders performed chest compressions on one victim at the scene before transporting all four to nearby hospitals. Officials classified two victims as having life-threatening injuries, while a third sustained serious but stable wounds. No fatalities were reported as of late afternoon.

Fairfax County Police Department officers and Virginia State Police troopers arrived swiftly to manage the crash and address the active threat. The suspect, who had not been publicly identified, was confronted by law enforcement and ultimately subdued after officers fired shots. Authorities confirmed the individual was down but did not...