A tree fell on a car on Virginia’s George Washington Parkway, killing the driver, closing lanes, and causing major delays.

A fatal single-vehicle crash on the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington, Virginia, has left the roadway closed on March 12, 2026, after a tree fell onto the southbound lanes near Chain Bridge around 7:30 a.m. in rainy conditions. The tree struck a vehicle occupied by one person, resulting in a death. No other vehicles were involved. Southbound traffic is diverted to Route 123 in McLean, and northbound traffic is rerouted to Spout Run Parkway, causing major delays. All northbound lanes at Spout Run are also closed. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tree’s fall and have not provided a timeline for reopening. The scene remains cordoned off.