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Peter McCauley, 25, was going 95 mph in a 55 mph zone in his personal vehicle, a Tesla, along I-395 south near the Arlington/Alexandria line when a trooper activated his lights and sirens, initiating a motor vehicle stop just before midnight Wednesday night, Nov. 23, Virginia State Police said.
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McCauley refused to stop, initiating a pursuit onto Seminary Road, then blowing through a red light at the exit ramp and hitting another vehicle while trying to make a left turn, VSP said. McCauley's Tesla ran off the road and struck the road barrier, and the other vehicle, a Honda, also ran off he road, struck the Jersey wall and a light pole.
Both McCauley and his 28-year-old female passenger were hospitalized with for evaluation and minor injuries, respectively. Both were wearing seatbelts. The 22-year-old Honda driver was transported with minor injuries, she was also wearing a seatbelt.
McCauley's police powers were immediately revoked, and he was placed on non-contact status, DC police said. He has been a DC police officer since 2020. The incident is under investigation by MPD’s Internal Affairs Division.
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