Angry Uber Customer Intentionally Hits Driver's Car

An Uber customer unhappy about his fare intentionally crashed into the driver's car and led police on a wild chase in Springfield Sunday.

Around 5:59 a.m., the Uber driver reported to police he was being followed by a customer arguing about his fare. Police arrived at the scene after the man had struck the Uber driver's car with his own in the 6500 block of Edsall Road.

The man fled when police showed up, leading to a wild pursuit. At one point, the man jumped out of his car and fled on foot. Police called in the Fairfax 1 helicopter and k9 units to find him. He was located in a drainage pipe.

Marco Antonio Pardo, 29, of Annandale was charged with hit and run, driving while intoxicated, speed to elude and driving on a revoked license.

Other notable incidents reported over the weekend in Annandale include:

ASSAULT/ DESTRUCTION: Little River Turnpike & Wadsworth Court, 3/24/18, 9:12 p.m. An officer was on a traffic stop when he heard something hitting his car. The officer saw a man across the street throw an object. As backup units arrived, the man ran away. Fairfax 1 responded and assisted in locating the man hiding between townhomes.24 year old Ronal Visaniel Mendez Gonzalez of Annandale was arrested and charged with assault on law enforcement, throwing a missile into an occupied vehicle, destruction of property, and obstruction of justice.

LARCENY: 6200 block of Little River Turnpike, jewelry from business

STOLEN VEHICLE: 6900 block of Lafayette Park Drive, 2008 Suzuki GSXR 600 motorcycle

To report any information to Fairfax County Police, call 703-691-2131 or submit a tip online through Crime Solvers.

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