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Prince William: Pursuit ends with airborne vehicle, crash, extrication, three injuries

Crystal Graham
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A high-speed pursuit, at times over 100 mph, caused a fleeing sedan to become airborne, injuring three people in Prince William County on Wednesday night.

The pursuit began at approximately 10:30 p.m. when a Honda sedan was spotted by a State Police trooper on Interstate 95 northbound. The trooper attempted a traffic stop near the 158 mile-marker, but the vehicle fled, and a pursuit was initiated.

The suspect vehicle continued northbound at speeds above 100 mph.  The suspect vehicle continued onto Interstate 395 northbound, where it attempted to leave the interstate at exit 2A for Edsall Road.

The vehicle failed to negotiate a curve at the exit, causing the sedan to become airborne.  The suspect vehicle then collided with another vehicle.

The occupants of the non-suspect vehicle, both of Springfield, suffered serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

The driver of the suspect vehicle, Cameron D. Teach, 22, of Henrico, had to be extricated from the sedan. Teach was also taken to an area hospital.

Teach faces charges of felony eluding and reckless driving by speed. Additional charges are pending.

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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]