Rep. Don Beyer, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Virginia's 8th district, communicated via social media regarding a recent tragic event. Beyer, who has been in office since 2015 after succeeding Jim Moran, addressed his constituents and the public through a series of tweets.
On January 30, 2025, Rep. Beyer reported from DCA with updates on a collision that occurred the previous night: "We are at DCA this morning sharing the latest updates on last night’s collision."
Later that day, he expressed his condolences to those affected by the incident: "My heart goes out to all those who lost loved ones last night. I want those families to know that my office is here to help you in any way we can in this time of grief and loss."
By the evening, Beyer provided more details about the severity of the accident: "Last night's collision claimed 67 lives, an unbearable tragedy. My primary focus will be on supporting families who lost loved ones in this accident. As we seek answers about what happened and what to do about it, I will share updates and resources here."
Alerts Sign-up