Washington, DC, November 9, 2026 — A driver has been arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a collision with a Fairfax County Police Department DWI officer’s patrol vehicle. The incident occurred in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Details regarding the specific date and time of the crash were not provided in the available information. The driver, whose identity has not been released, reportedly struck the marked patrol car belonging to a DWI enforcement officer. The extent of damage to either vehicle, or if there were any injuries sustained by the driver or the officer, has not been disclosed.

Following the collision, law enforcement officers initiated an investigation into the driver’s condition. The driver was subsequently taken into custody and charged with DWI. The police department’s DWI unit is responsible for enforcing impaired driving laws within the county. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and the driver’s impairment is ongoing.

Information concerning the specific county ordinance or state law violated, the exact location of the incident within Fairfax County, or any subsequent legal proceedings such as court dates or potential penalties, were not available. The Fairfax County Police Department typically handles enforcement of traffic laws and DWI offenses within its jurisdiction.

Further details are expected to be released by authorities as the investigation progresses.


Story summarized from the original created by Josh.Rosenthal@fox.com (Josh Rosenthal) on www.fox5dc.com, see more information here.

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