2Stafford, VA – A Stafford man was taken into custody after leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit that began with an illegal U-turn and ended in a multi-vehicle crash near the I-95 northbound on-ramp.

The driver reportedly reached speeds exceeding 80 miles per hour in a 45 zone while attempting to evade law enforcement.

No injuries were reported in the collision.

According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Wednesday when Deputy Helbing observed a vehicle blocking traffic while trying to make an illegal U-turn on Warrenton Road.

As the deputy approached, the driver completed the U-turn, prompting Helbing to activate his emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop.

Pursuit and crash

Instead of stopping, the driver accelerated, weaving through traffic

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