July 11, 2023, News Release

Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Fauquier County. The crash occurred Monday (July 10), at 9:09 p.m. along Route 29 (James Madison Hwy) just north of Route 651 (Freemans Ford Rd).

A 2003 Honda CR-V was eluding law enforcement, traveling northbound on Route 29 in the right lane. During the course of the pursuit, the Honda swerved into the left lane in an attempt to avoid another vehicle that was stopped on the right shoulder. In doing so, the Honda collided with a Culpeper County Sheriff’s Deputy’s vehicle. The impact of the crash caused the Honda to run off the left side of the roadway and overturn.

The driver of the Honda, a 43-year-old male of Earlysville, Va., was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He suffered life-threatening injuries and was flown to INOVA Fairfax Hospital for treatment.

The deputy was not injured during the crash.

Please contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office for details related to the pursuit.

The crash remains under investigation.