A Virginia State Police trooper received minor injuries in a pursuit last night on Interstate 81 in Augusta County.
The trooper was taken to an area hospital and has been released; the complainant listed on the Virginia court website is listed as Charlie Mills.
The suspect, James McLaughlin, 20, of Rochester, New York, remains in custody.
A bond hearing is scheduled for Thursday at 1 p.m. in Augusta General District Court.
According to VSP, it was called to assist the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 7:37 p.m.
The trooper attempted to stop a vehicle which had allegedly failed to yield at the 230-mile marker on I-81. The vehicle did not stop, and a pursuit was initiated.
The suspect exited the interstate at exit 222, and then-reentered southbound I-81. The pursuing VSP vehicle crashed on the on-ramp to the interstate.
The suspect vehicle continued southbound for two more miles before crashing around the 220-mile marker.
McLaughlin has been charged with reckless driving and eluding.
The incident remains under investigation.
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