5 injured after stolen car crashes on westbound I-66 in Fairfax County, Va.


Five people were injured after a crash along westbound I-66 in Fairfax County, Virginia Monday afternoon, according to county police.

According to Fairfax County Police, the vehicle involved was reported stolen out of another jurisdiction, and a firearm was recovered from the vehicle.

SkyTrak7 was over the scene.

Police said those injured are adults and two have life-threatening injuries. All five were taken to the hospital.

Route 50 eastbound and westbound ramps to I-66 in Fair Oaks are closed as the investigation continues.

Public safety advocate Dave Statter captured the moment the Toyota went airborne right before it crashed off I-66.

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Authorities are asking motorists to use other routes.


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