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NEW: State police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Arlington

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One person was killed and another seriously injured after an SUV collided with a group of motorcyclists overnight.

Virginia State Police said the crash happened around 4:40 a.m. on southbound I-395 in Arlington.

More from a VSP press release, below.

At 4:40 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 4), Virginia State Police responded to a fatal crash in Arlington County. Three motorcycles were traveling south on I-395 when all three vehicles were struck from behind by an SUV. The crash occurred near Exit 8 for Route 27.

Two of the motorcyclists were transported to a nearby hospital. One of the two succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The other is still being treated for serious injuries.

The third motorcyclist was not injured. Nor was the driver of the SUV.

The crash remains under investigation. Charges are pending. State police is still in the process of notifying the next of kin for the deceased.