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The pursuit began around 11:19 p.m. on Nov. 25, when Alexandria Police attempted to stop a Hyundai Elantra stolen out of Prince George’s County.
The driver refused to stop, leading officers on a chase through Van Dorn Street, Telegraph Road, Route 236, and Route 1.
Virginia State Police joined the pursuit at Van Dorn and Vine Streets, officials say. During the chase, the driver of the stolen Elantra struck a state trooper’s vehicle, forcing it off the road and into a power pole.
The impact downed live wires across Route 1, but the trooper, despite injuries, assisted with first aid at the crash scene before heading to the hospital.
The suspect vehicle continued, running a red light at Route 1 and Fort Hunt Road and colliding with a Chevy Silverado electric pickup and a Toyota Corolla before bursting into flames.
The trooper involved in the collision with the power pole was treated for minor injuries and has since been released.
One Elantra occupant was flown to Inova Fairfax Hospital, while three others were transported by ambulance with serious injuries.
The Silverado driver suffered minor injuries, and the occupants of the Corolla were unharmed.
A stolen firearm was recovered from the driver of the Elantra. Charges are pending, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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