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Fugitive Plunges Off James River Bridge During Police Pursuit: Authorities Fugitive Plunges Off James River Bridge During Police Pursuit: Authorities
Fugitive Plunges Off James River Bridge During Police Pursuit: Authorities A 29-year-old fugitive leapt off the James River Bridge after a collision, but was ultimately rescued by a vessel in the river and arrested, Virginia State Police said. Kelly Golden Jr., 29, of Suffolk, was spotted by a police officer driving recklessly in a black sedan on the bridge and struck another vehicle — causing a four-car crash — around 8:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22 in Newport News, according to state police. Golden, who had been wanted for a felony probation violation, fled the scene on foot. As he approached the draw of the bridge, he saw state police in the lane and leapt off the s…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours
Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours Traffic came to a complete standstill on the James River Bridge in Newport News Wednesday, Sept. 13. The multi-vehicle crash happened in the southbound lanes of US-17 around 5:15 p.m., the VDOT said. Crash: NB on US-17 at James River Bridge (Rte 17) in Newport News. All NB travel lanes closed. 5:10PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) September 13, 2023 Traffic cameras showed vehicles lined up along the roadway at 5:30. Cars remained lined up, this time with police vehicles, at 7:15 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine