Route 1 crash shuts down southbound lanes in Alexandria, police say

Single-vehicle crash closes Route 1 near E. Reed Avenue, drivers urged to avoid area

Alexandria, VA – A crash involving a single vehicle has forced the closure of southbound Route 1 near East Reed Avenue, disrupting traffic in Alexandria and prompting a police response early Sunday.

Officers with the Alexandria Police Department are currently on scene managing the incident and investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have not released details about injuries or what led to the collision.

Road closure impacts traffic flow

Police confirmed the closure affects southbound lanes in the area, a key commuter route through the...