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One driver critically hurt in Richmond Highway rollover; road closed at East Reed

Alexandria police say a crash investigation is underway and are asking drivers to avoid the area

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Updated at 9:30 p.m. with additional details.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — One driver was critically injured and another suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash that closed Richmond Highway at East Reed Avenue on Sunday afternoon, Alexandria police said.

A vehicle rolled over in the crash. Police said the driver of one vehicle was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and the driver of the other was taken with minor injuries. No one else was in either vehicle.

Police first reported the closure at 4:01 p.m. It was still closed as of 6:09 p.m., said Tracy Walker, the department's strategic communications manager. at 9:26 p.m., Alexandria police posted on social media that the road had reopened.

Police have not said what caused the crash. This story will be updated.

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Ryan Belmore is an Alexandria resident and the founder and publisher of The Alexandria Brief. Send tips, feedback, and story ideas to ryan@alexandriabrief.com.

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