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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…
