Henrico County, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - Just after 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday Jan. 17, Henrico County Police and Virginia State Police detained a man on Interstate 95 after he allegedly drove away from police while intoxicated.
The incident happened on the 5400 block of Glenside Drive, according to police. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man passed out in a vehicle.
When police tried to speak with the man, he appeared to be under the influence. He then reportedly drove away from police and violated several traffic laws.
“The driver traveled onto I-95 north where officers pursued the vehicle out of concern for the safety of other motorists,” a police spokesperson said.
The man was stopped and detained on the interstate near the Sliding Hill Road exit in Hanover County. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
VDOT reported there were some delays for drivers in Hanover County as police worked to clear the scene.
The Henrico County Police Division is continuing to investigate and charges are reportedly forthcoming.
