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Coverage dated September 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Garbage truck driver charged after 13-year-old killed in Fairfax crash

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A truck driver is facing charges after he fatally struck a 13-year-old who was riding an e-bike in Fairfax earlier this month, according to police.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    Garbage truck driver charged in death of 13-year-old boy hit near Fairfax school (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    A garbage truck driver who police say hit and killed a 13-year-old boy near a Fairfax middle school was arrested and charged in the boy’s death. Police said the student was riding a pedal-assist e-bike on the sidewalk along Pickett Road minutes after school let out for the day on Sept. 9.

  2. NBC4 Washington

    Garbage truck driver charged in death of 13-year-old hit near Fairfax school (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    A garbage truck driver who police say hit and killed a 13-year-old boy near a Fairfax middle school was arrested and charged in the boy’s death. Police said the student was riding a pedal-assist e-bike on the sidewalk along Pickett Road minutes after school let out for the day on Sept. 9.

  3. FOX 5 DC

    Trash truck driver charged with unknowingly hitting, killing 13-year-old riding bike in Virginia (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    A trash truck driver is facing charges after Fairfax police said he unknowingly hit and killed a 13-year-old who was riding a bike.

  4. DC News Now

    Garbage truck driver charged after 13-year-old killed in Fairfax crash (opens DC News Now)

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    A truck driver is facing charges after he fatally struck a 13-year-old who was riding an e-bike in Fairfax earlier this month, according to police.