HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia State Police say a trooper crashed on I-64 in Hampton Thursday morning following a pursuit.
According to a spokesperson from Virginia State Police, the trooper was conducting a traffic stop on I-664 north at Pine Chapel Road when the suspect pulled away.
During the pursuit, the suspect exited I-64 at Armstead Ave. and the trooper was unable to make the turn, which resulted in the trooper crashing into the guard rail.
Officials say the suspect fled into the city and the vehicle was found abandoned at an apartment complex off Kings Street.
VDOT said the east center lane, right lane, and right shoulder were closed due to the crash.
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