Virginia State Police (VSP) report by email the injury of a Trooper in an Augusta County chase.
On November 17 at approximately 7:35 p.m. the Trooper was requested to assist the Augusta County Sheriff’s Department in the chase.
In the process the Trooper attempted to stop a vehicle that failed to yield while on Interstate 81.
The vehicle continued on as the pursuit continued.
The suspect’s vehicle made Exit 222 only to return to the Interstate southbound.
While attempting to follow, the Trooper crashed on the on-ramp.
The Trooper suffered minor injuries in the crash and was transported to the hospital was evaluated and released.
Meanwhile the ongoing chase lasted for approximately 2 more miles before the suspect’s vehicle crashed at mile marker 220.
The driver of the vehicle James McLaughlin of Rochester New York was taken into custody without further incident.
The 20-year-old McLaughlin has been charged with reckless driving and eluding.
The incident remains under investigation by VSP.
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