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Fairfax County: State Police trooper’s vehicle struck by Porsche, driver on the run

Crystal Graham
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A Virginia State Police trooper’s vehicle was struck by a Porsche on Interstate 395 in Fairfax County this morning, and the driver later fled on foot.

According to VSP, the driver of a Porsche Carrera 911 with a Montana registration was involved in the accident at 12:34 a.m.

The trooper was travelling southbound on I-395 near exit 8B when the driver of the Porsche moved into the right lane striking the trooper’s vehicle.

The Porsche then pulled onto the right shoulder, and the driver fled on foot.

An aviation and canine search were unsuccessful. Fairfax County police and the Pentagon Force Protection Agency took part in the search.

The trooper suffered minor injuries and was later taken to a hospital as a precaution.

The incident remains under investigation.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is a reporter and ad manager for Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she 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]