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Virginia State Police: Juvenile going 80 mph charged after police pursuit on 460

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A juvenile with one passenger was traveling at 80 mph in a posted 60 mph zone on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Campbell County.

According to Virginia State Police, a trooper attempted to stop the 17-year-old female  who was driving a 1997 Honda Prelude on Route 460.

The driver did not stop, according to VSP, and fled from the trooper.

The juvenile lost control of her vehicle at the end of the exit ramp from Route 460 to Mount Athos Road. The female drive struck a guardrail.

The driver from Bedford County was cited for eluding police and reckless driving.

The female driver and her male juvenile passenger were not injured.

The incident remains under investigation.

 




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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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