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Road Rage Turns Deadly: Woman Killed, Trooper Shoots Attacker

3/2/2026

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A road rage incident on the Capital Beltway in Annandale, Virginia escalated into violence on March 1, killing 39-year-old Michelle Adams and a dog.
Jared Llamado, 32, attacked three women with a knife after a crash.
A Virginia State Police trooper shot Jared Llamado in self-defense and the investigation continues.
The attack caused significant traffic disruptions on the Capital Beltway.
Authorities said the incident is not linked to terrorism.

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A road rage incident on the Capital Beltway in Annandale, Virginia escalated into violence on March 1, killing 39-year-old Michelle Adams and a dog.
Jared Llamado, 32, attacked three women with a knife after a crash.
A Virginia State Police trooper shot Jared Llamado in self-defense and the investigation continues.
The attack caused significant traffic disruptions on the Capital Beltway.
Authorities said the incident is not linked to terrorism.