Driver arrested after Beltway, I-395 police chase in Virginia ends with 2 vehicles on fire
Summary
Pedestrian Hit Fairfax Virginia in Fairfax, Virginia: On June 21, 2026 around 12:57 a.m., a Virginia State Police trooper spotted a vehicle speeding westbound on I‑495 near Telegraph Road in Fairfax County and began a pursuit when the driver refused to pull over. The chase followed the Springfield Interchange onto I‑395 northbound, then onto Edsall Road where the suspect vehicle exited onto residential streets and entered an apartment complex parking lot. A trooper stopped the vehicle; the driver left it in drive, tried to flee on foot, was taken into custody shortly thereafter, and the vehicle struck a parked car causing both vehicles to catch fire.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Driver arrested after Beltway, I-395 police chase in Virginia ends with 2 vehicles on fire