Man killed after pickup truck, trailer overturn on I-95 in Prince William County
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - A Fredericksburg man died after a pickup truck and attached trailer overturned on Interstate 95 in Prince William County Saturday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
What we know:
Virginia State Police say the crash happened around 7:20 a.m. on Dec. 27, 2025, on I-95 southbound near the 150-mile marker in Prince William County.
Investigators say a 2006 Ford F-250 was traveling southbound when it went off the right side of the roadway and struck a section of guardrail. Police say the trailer attached to the truck then detached, and both the truck and trailer overturned.
The driver, identified as 52-year-old Ken S. Abel of Fredericksburg, was taken to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. State police say Abel was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not determined the exact cause of the crash. Virginia State Police say a medical issue is being considered as a possible factor. The crash remains under investigation by Virginia State Police.
The Source: This article was written using information from Virginia State Police.