The Brief
- Nearly 50 crashes, including 15 hit-and-runs, have occurred along North Shore Drive in Reston over the past two years, leaving residents frustrated.
- Locals say poor lighting, speeding, and increased traffic from a nearby Metro stop contribute to the accidents.
- Residents are calling for safety measures like better lighting or speed bumps, though no formal effort has been launched to push for improvements.
RESTON – Frustration and anger are growing in Fairfax County over a rash of accidents involving parked cars along one particular roadway. Nearly 50 crashes have been reported in the span of two years, with the drivers responsible rarely stopping to take accountability.
A drive along North Shore Drive in Reston shows one damaged car after another. Car parts and other debris line the side of the roadway. Fairfax County police say that in the past two years, 31 accidents and an additional 15 hit-and-runs have been reported along the well-traveled stretch.
What they’re saying:…