Authorities Hunt Suspect After I-95 Chase and Crash in Richmond

January 16, 2026 | VA

Authorities including Virginia State Police, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Richmond Police are searching for a male suspect who led troopers on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 95 south at mile marker 79 through parts of south Richmond. The chase ended when the suspect crashed into a parked car and fled on foot. The incident took place on Jan. 16 near Fairfax Avenue and East 21st Street.

Virginia State Police, U.S. Drug Enforcement & Richmond Police on location search for a male subject who put Troopers on a pursuit from I-95 S at mm79 Through parts of south Richmond before crashing into a parked car & fleeing on foot.

No additional details about the suspect or the reason for the pursuit were immediately available.

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