News: Police chase of stolen vehicle ends in crash in Norfolk

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Police say a teenager was arrested after driving a stolen vehicle and crashing into a parked car in Norfolk, WAVY reports.

Authorities say a state trooper observed the 17-year-old driver going over 90 miles an hour in a 60 miles-an-hour zone on I-64 west near the Chesapeake/Virginia Beach city line at around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday.  The teen failed to yield when the trooper tried to pull him over and a pursuit began.

As the driver tried to flee, he exited from I-264 at Ballentine Boulevard and then hit parked a Dodge SUV on Smith Street.

The 17-year-old then took off on foot but was apprehended a short time later, according to police. Two passengers who fled with him could not be found.

The driver was treated for minor injuries and now faces numerous charges, including reckless driving, hit and run, and possession of a stolen vehicle.

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