Man arrested for allegedly leading police on vehicle pursuit Tuesday – WCHS Network

Published
June 16, 2026
Location
Marmet, West Virginia
Interstate 77 near the Kanawha City exit, beginning near the I-77 exit ramp and Route 94
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Incident type
Pursuit, DUI, Hit and run

Summary

Hit And Run Marmet West Virginia in Marmet, West Virginia: A man identified as Justin Richard Connard was arrested after leading Kanawha County Sheriff's deputies on a lengthy vehicle pursuit that began in Marmet and ended near the Kanawha City exit on Interstate 77. Deputies attempted a traffic stop on a GMC after it ran a red light near the I-77 exit ramp and Route 94; Connard allegedly pulled over but refused commands and fled, driving recklessly through traffic, entering opposing lanes, striking a KCSO patrol vehicle, and reaching speeds exceeding 120 mph. He lost control near the Kanawha City exit and hit a guardrail, ending the pursuit. He was charged with fleeing while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and fleeing showing reckless indifference to the safety of others; suspected controlled substances and alcoholic beverages were recovered from the vehicle.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Justin Richard Connard Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Man arrested for allegedly leading police on vehicle pursuit Tuesday – WCHS Network | News • Sports • Business | Charleston, WV

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