Portion of George Washington Parkway remains closed after deadly storms

Closures remain on GW Parkway after storm damage

Parts of the George Washington Parkway remain closed after Friday’s deadly storms. Two people were killed when trees fell on cars in separate incidents in Virginia.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Parts of the George Washington Memorial Parkway remain closed on Monday as cleanup continues across the D.C. region following Friday’s deadly storms.

Road closures after storms

What we know:

A tragic scene unfolded on the southern portion of the roadway in the areas of Morningside Lane and Mount Vernon Circle after a tree fell and one person was killed.

That victim has been identified as 61-year-old Marla Holden, of Fort Washington. Her husband released a statement to FOX 5 on Monday. Read it in full below.

What he says:

"Dr. Marla Holden was the Director of Project Management at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate for the last six years. Her life was filled with accomplishments from being a single mom putting herself through college, owning her own cabinetry company, traveling the world as a successful travel photographer, becoming an estimator in demand for the building of high resorts and hotels to name a few. She had accomplished everything she set out to do with the exception of growing old with me. It took a huge tree and a powerful storm to finally stop her. We were very happy. My heart goes out to the other fatality from that night and to the others in Kentucky. It is somewhat comforting knowing you’re not alone in your grief from such senseless deaths that have ripped apart families and friends."

Portion of GW Parkway remains closed

Parts of the George Washington Memorial Parkway remain closed on Monday as cleanup continues across the D.C. region following Friday’s deadly storms.

READ MORE: 2 killed in separate incidents in Virginia after severe storms swept through region

Also on Friday, another person was killed along Frye Road between Manor Drive and Pole Road in Woodlawn after a tree fell onto their car. 

Officials monitor flood risks

Residents told FOX 5 that the severe weather intensified rapidly on Friday night. The National Weather Service issued a rare ‘destructive’ severe storm warning before conditions worsened. Flood stages will be monitored closely over the next 24–48 hours as additional rain is possible.

U.S. Park Police have not released the identities of the victim, and there is no timeline for when the roadway will fully reopen.