Crash Caught on Camera — From Dave Statter: “This impatient driver ran off the road and crashed seconds after this maneuver. This was just after midnight on the ramp from 110N to I-66W in the Rosslyn area. If you look closely, you can just make out the car leaving the road. The two young men in the car apparently left the scene but called police and EMS a couple of hours later from the Exxon at Wilson Blvd and N. Rhodes St.” [Twitter]
Osprey Fleet Grounded Again — “The U.S. military is again pausing Osprey aircraft flights following a near-crash last month. This is the latest setback for the U.S. Osprey fleet, which was temporarily grounded last year following a series of fatal crashes in recent years.” Among those fatal incidents was a crash in Australia that killed a Marine from Arlington. [Axios]
Gun Arrest in Shirlington — “At approximately 10:24 a.m. on December 7, police were dispatched to Columbia Pike and S. Glebe Road for the report of a suspicious person. The preliminary investigation determined that the male suspect was allegedly acting disorderly and manipulating what appeared to be a firearm before leaving the area. A lookout was broadcast, and responding officers subsequently located the suspect in the area of S. Randolph Street and S. Quincy Street.” [ACPD]
Ballston Metro Meeting Tonight — “Plans for a new $177 million west entrance to the Ballston Metro station are beginning to solidify… A public hearing on the project is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street).” [ARLnow]
Options for Regional Transit Funding — A total of 15 different options, from regional taxes to longer toll hours on Interstate 66, are on the table as local leaders aim to find dedicated revenue streams to fund the area’s transit network. A consultant for the legislative subcommittee looking into the issue will put dollar figures to each of those options next year, with final decisions likely in 2026. [FFXnow]
Smart Home Open House — Alarm.com will host a free holiday open house at its Smart Home Demonstration Center in Falls Church, at 111 Pennsylvania Avenue, this Thursday from 5-7 p.m. The event is open to the public and will showcase the company’s latest home security technology alongside holiday activities including visits with Santa, complimentary treats, and a donation drive benefiting Northern Virginia Family Service.
It’s Tuesday — There’s a chance of rain in the afternoon, with otherwise cloudy skies and a high around 61. Tuesday night brings rain, potentially heavy, a low of 55, south winds at 7-10 mph, and a 100% chance of precipitation; new rainfall may reach up to three quarters of an inch. [NWS]
