Editor’s note (Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4:35 p.m.): Go here for updates after police said a 22-year-old driver caused the Beltway crash after hitting and wounding a D.C. officer hours earlier.
A massive 12-mile backup formed on the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway early Thursday after a crash blocked all lanes near Van Dorn Street in the Alexandria area. Lanes have opened, but officials warned drivers to expect delays.
Injury was reported in the crash, the MATOC program said. No information about the number or severity of injuries was immediately released…