High-Speed Chase Ends in Wreck, Arrest

Hope you’re enjoying your weekend! This post was first published on Sept. 8, 2014.

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A car stolen in Prince William County ended up a wrecked mess in the middle of Interstate 95 in Fairfax County on Saturday evening, according to Virginia State Police.

Tyron L. Duffie, 46, of Manassas, is charged with DUI (2nd within 10 years), DUI refusal, one felony count of eluding police, auto larceny, driving on a suspended license, and reckless driving.

At 5:30 p.m. Saturday, a 2009 Honda Accord was speeding heading north on Interstate 95 near Lorton, going 84 mph in a 55 mph zone.

When a trooper attempted to pull over the Honda, the car sped away. As Duffie allegedly weaved between lanes, the Honda reached speeds of up to 100 mph.

Nearing the Fairfax County Parkway exit, the Honda swerved from the left lane to the far right lane, striking two vehicles, according to state police spokesperson Corinne Geller.

“The impact with those vehicles caused the Honda to cross all lanes, strike the Jersey wall and finally come to rest,” she said in a statement.

The drivers of the other two vehicles were not injured. No troopers were injured in the chase, either.

Police determined the car had been stolen from a 7-Eleven off Route 1 in Prince William County approximately 5 minutes prior to pursuit, according to state police.