Happened right as families were lining up to head inside about t s net cracker. This was a department of public works van. D. C. Police tell us that there was no one inside. There was no one driving. It was un occupied at the time and it somehow governor to role down 13th street where it hopped the curb, struck a parking sign, took that out and then hit this woman. Witnesses tell us she was tossed up in the air. Fortunately she was taken to the hospital with non life threaten ing injuries. She is expected to recover. D. C. Police and the Mayors Office quickly assured us that this was just an accident. They said no link to terrorism or anything like that, but the witnesses who were here when they saw this happened they said the headlights were on on the vehicle, they just didnt know what to think. I really didnt see much until i heard the vehicle jump the curb. It made a noise and then bam. I mean all hell broke loose and i look ed over and there was nobody driving young lady got hit. S
Movie releases of the year, coming up now. 11 00, on 7 news at your side. Jonathan developing tonight, a story we are keeping a close eye on, senator john mccain at walter reed hospital, addressing the side effects of his brain cancer treatment. Alison there are reports his health is declining. Nancy chen is live at walter reed tonight. Nancy senator mccain is said to be increasingly frail. That is why he has at Walter Reed Medical Center for what is being described as side effects from his cancer treatment. Sources telling cnn tonight they have been worried about him lately. At recent gop meetings, he was operative submitting the way he normally does. He is currently five months into treatment for brain cancer after being diagnosed in july. He has worked tirelessly despite his health. Gop is being careful on the final votes to accommodate absences. Saying of both parties they are sending prayers for mccain, his wife, and their seven children. Nancy chen, abc 7 news. Foron stay with ab
Massacre. Her father speaking out for the first time. What hes saying, and where tina frost is spending the holidays. A Winter Weather advisory later today in dc. Things might get messy for your evening commute. Our stormwatch 7 team has everything you need to know. Good morning washington. Toss to eileen Winter Weather alert becoming cloudy and cold today light snow possible 15pm; a quick coating could make for icy roads mainly along east of i95 rising temperatures this weekend; most of the weekend dry 50s return early next week today cloudy and cold. Light snow possible 15pm. A coating to an inch possible, mainly east of i95. Watch for slick travel. Highs 3235 winds ne to se 5 mph tonight mainly clear and cold. Lows 2330 winds w 5 mph saturday partly to mostly sunny. Seasonable. Highs 4550 winds wsw 510 mph ght now mccain is at Walter Reed National military Medical Center addressing side effects from his brain cancer treatment. But there are reports his health is in decline. Ryan hug
Look at the camera above below rather. Things are jammed up on the outer loop by New Hampshire avenue. A full look at your traffic and some metro issues on the red line this weekend next. Allison and steve. Erin thanks very much. Lets get on to the news right now. The Sexual Misconduct scandal sweeps up another lawmaker on the hill. Republican Blake Farenthold the latest to announce hes stepping down all this while calls continue for an investigation into the president. Fox5s Melanie Alnwick is live on capitol hill now with the latest. Mel. Reporter well, steve and allison, congressman Blake Farenthold of ssaid that the claims that the claims brought by a former Communications Director are false but still he announced that he will not seek reelection next year. Now some of the accusations include sexual jokes, comments and a hostile work environment. Farenthold reportedly used taxpayer funds to settle a 2014 harassment lawsuit filed by that staff. In an apology on facebook, farenthold
At least five people injured in that crash. You can see serious damage to the vehicle through the trees there. Its shut down for investigation. Well let you know as soon as edgehill road reopens. Have some patience this morning in newburg maryland during your commute. The freeway right now eastbound side big delays because of a crash by sixth street. Temporarily lanes blocked right now as they move it out of the way. Well keep you posted on your commute here on fox5 news morning. Allison and steve. Speaking of patience not a lot of it coming from the white house. Take it or leave it, thats the president s message to congress this morning as the republican Healthcare Plan is scheduled to come up for a make or break vote. It could be politically devastating for the president and the gop. We begin with wisdom martin live on capitol hill. Good morning where prospects dont look good. Reporter good morning to you. Good morning to you steve and allison. Well, it is decision day here on capito