The Brief
- A Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on westbound I-495 near Telegraph Road, initiating a pursuit when the driver refused to pull over.
- The driver fled on foot following a tactical maneuver by the trooper, but was quickly apprehended.
- The suspect’s vehicle rolled into a parked car and sparked a fire that engulfed both vehicles.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – A chase that began on the Capital Beltway early Sunday morning ended in a fiery crash and a foot pursuit before Virginia State Police apprehended the driver.
What we know:
The incident began just before 1 a.m. when a state trooper noticed a vehicle speeding westbound on Interstate 495 near the Telegraph Road area. When the trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver refused to pull over, prompting a pursuit.…