Fairfax County, VA (April 26, 2025) – A tragic early morning crash on Interstate 495 claimed the life of 21-year-old Danielle Foreman of Woodbridge on Friday.

The collision occurred just before 2:00 a.m. on April 25 along the northbound lanes of I-495 near the Old Dominion overpass. According to Virginia State Police, Foreman’s sedan struck the rear of a tractor-trailer that had slowed due to a nearby work zone. Her vehicle came to rest underneath the trailer, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

The tractor-trailer, which was hauling produce, remained at the location as authorities conducted their investigation. The crash led to significant delays in the area during the early morning hours. Officials have stated that the cause of the accident remains under active investigation.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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