x
Breaking News
More () »

Police: Car chase ends with man crashing, jumping over wall and falling 25 feet on the Beltway

Virginia State Police was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle when it was crashed and perp jumped the jersey wall and fell approximately 25 feet.
Credit: WUSA9
Suspect has to be rescued after running from Virginia State Police.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — A suspected car theft turned into a rescue when police had to save a man on I-495 in Fairfax County on Wednesday.

Virginia State Police was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle when it was crashed and perp jumped the jersey wall and fell approximately 25 feet, according to officials. 

The crash happened around 7:45 p.m., with the chase beginning near the Van Dorn Street exit and ending at U.S. Route 1 in Alexandria, police said.

The suspect was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital for life-threatening injuries, and a trooper also had to be taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

Traffic was impacted for a significant time due to the rescue and police presence.

WUSA9 will update this story with more information as it is released by law enforcement. 

RELATED: Nova Job Fair: 35,000 jobs available for recent grads

RELATED: 'As much equal footing as possible' | Arlington allows restaurants to apply for temporary outdoor seating

RELATED: Coronavirus live updates: MD completing Stage 1 of reopening, DC lifts stay-at-home order Friday

RELATED: Northern Virginia businesses ready for Friday reopening

RELATED: Microsoft to invest $64M in new office and software, opening 1,500 new jobs in Fairfax County

Download the brand-new WUSA9 app here.

Sign up for the Get Up DC newsletter: Your forecast. Your commute. Your news.

Before You Leave, Check This Out