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Albemarle County: Driver evades State Police after wreck, flees on foot

Crystal Graham
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A driver is wanted after leading a Virginia State Police trooper on a chase on Route 250 in Albemarle County last night.

A Virginia State Police trooper attempted to make a traffic stop at 11 p.m. Tuesday of a Ford Crown Victoria on U.S. Route 250 near Interstate 64 at exit 124.

The driver refused to stop and sped off westbound on Route 250, according to VSP.

The driver lost control and wrecked near the intersection of Richmond Road (Route 250) and Stony Point Road (Route 20).

The driver then ran from the scene on foot.

A search was conducted with the assistance of Albemarle County Police, but the driver was not located.

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]