A Virginia road rage incident turns deadly with a mass stabbing on I-495

At least two people died on Sunday in Virginia When a highway “road rage incident” turns violent MassacreOfficials said.

The attack happened on southbound I-495 near the Little River Turnpike in Annandale, Fairfax County, about 30 minutes from Washington, DC.

One of the four stabbing victims, as well as a dog, died in the incident, officials said. Then the suspect also died Responding Officers returned fire.

The attack does not appear to be terror-related, officials said.

Virginia police responded to a stabbing incident on March 1, 2026, on I-495 at the Little River Turnpike. (WTTG)

Virginia State Police said Virginia State Police troopers were called to the scene of a road rage incident at 1:17 p.m.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, the officials added, “The strike occurred before or just before the military responded.”

While responding, police found a male suspect armed with a knife. During the confrontation, the trooper shot the suspect in self-defense. Officials added that the responding soldier remained unharmed.

State police identified the deceased victim as a 39-year-old woman who died. The dog involved was also fatally stabbed.

The Virginia murder suspect had an extensive criminal history in a bus stop stabbing, many charges were dropped

Virginia State Police located a knife-wielding suspect after reports of a mass stabbing on I-495 at the Little River Turnpike. (Commonwealth of Virginia Traffic Camera)

The highway was closed due to reports of heavy police presence due to the incident.

“The I-495 and 495 express lanes are closed southbound on Gallows Road due to a major incident,” the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Northern Virginia office said, adding that “lanes are blocked due to police activity.”

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A Fairfax County police car is parked in the street on October 30, 2021 in Virginia. ((Photo by Tassos Katopodis/Getty Images))

The accident is under investigation.

The Fairfax County Police Department told Fox News Digital they are assisting state police forces.

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