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Suspect Accused Of Fleeing Crash On I-495 Arrested Wednesday Night, Maryland State Police Say

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A suspect being sought after fleeing a crash on I-495 was arrested Wednesday night, according to Maryland State Police.

A preliminary investigation indicates a Virginia State Police trooper was pursuing a reckless driver on I-495.

Just after entering Maryland, the suspect struck two vehicles, injuring one person, and continued on, police said.

The suspect then hit the Virginia State Police patrol car before crashing into a jersey wall. The suspect then fled on foot, according to police.

 

Troopers recovered a rifle in the roadway near the car the suspect was driving.

The suspect was later arrested at a fast-food restaurant in the 5200 block of River Road.

He was arrested without incident and taken to the Rockville Barrack, police said.

Charges are pending, according to police.

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