Suspect's Car Overturns During Police Pursuit on Richmond Highway

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- A Maryland man's car overturned and he ended up in the hospital late Monday night after a police pursuit on Richmond Highway, police said Wednesday.

Police say they tried to pull the driver over because of an "equipment violation" on his car at about 11:40 p.m. Monday on Richmond Highway near Old Richmond Highway.

The driver, in a four-door Volkswagen, did not stop and continued northbound on Richmond Highway, attempting to elude the officer, police said.

As the suspect vehicle approached the exit ramp to I-495, it changed lanes and crashed into the driver’s side front fender of the police cruiser, according to police. This caused the Volkswagen to spin around to the right of the police cruiser and subsequently struck a jersey barrier and overturned. The officer summoned medical assistance for the driver and he was extricated by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel.

The driver, Brandon K. Moon, 30, of Oxon Hill, Md., was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Arrest warrants were obtained for Driving on a Revoked License – 5th offense, Felony Speed to Elude and other traffic charges, according to police.

Police did not say what equipment violation prompted the pursuit.

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