Routine Traffic Violation Ends in Police Chase Near Herndon High School
The driver of an SUV fled after Herndon police tried to pull them over, eventually striking another car.
An SUV led a Herndon police officer on a pursuit in the Herndon Parkway and Dranesville Road area after the officer attempted to stop the driver for a routine traffic violation at about 7:15 this morning. The pursuit ended in the area of Herndon High School. The SUV drove northbound at a high rate of speed, running a red light at the intersection of Dranesville Road and Wiehle Avenue, striking a vehicle at the intersection. The driver of the SUV lost control, rolling the vehicle several times before coming to a stop. The driver and a passenger in the SUV were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. No one else was injured in the accident. Herndon High School Principal William Bates sent out a notice to HHS parents letting them know…
Douglas Manuel
11:33 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
Okay, riddle me this, why is the name of the driver who is to blame for this instance apparently shielded from having his/her name released? We hear lots of talk of protecting the public, yet it appears we are not allowed to know who the actual threat is. Wouldn’t a good first step be to make these people accountable for their actions? more ›