Virginia State trooper hurt when patrol car crashes during chase in Fairfax County
Summary
Car Crash Fairfax Virginia in Fairfax, Virginia: A Virginia State Police trooper was injured following a crash that occurred during a police pursuit in Fairfax County on Sunday afternoon, according to state police. The incident happened around 3:47 p.m. on Jan.4, along Interstate 495 westbound, just before Eisenhower Avenue. VSP officials said the trooper was trying to pull over a Honda Accord for reckless driving when the driver refused to stop, leading to a brief chase. During the pursuit, the Accord switched to another lane toward the Van Dorn Street exit. Authorities said the trooper immediately stopped chasing the car to avoid hitting another uninvolved vehicle. Moments later, the trooper's patrol vehicle veered off the road, struck a tree, and flipped over once. The trooper was taken to a nearby hospital by paramedics and only received minor injuries. They are expected to survive. No other injuries were reported in connection with the crash. The Honda Accord has not been found at the time, according to VSP. The investigation is still ongoing.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DeAnthony Taylor | Named in reporting | |
| Current Weather | Named in reporting | |
| Eisenhower Avenue | Named in reporting |
Original reporting
Virginia State trooper hurt when patrol car crashes during chase in Fairfax County