Crime & Safety
Reckless Driver Sought After Fleeing From Officers In Leesburg: Police
An initial suspect in a reckless driving incident in Leesburg has been cleared of wrongdoing. Police are still looking for the driver.
Updated at 4:30 p.m.
LEESBURG, VA — Authorities are still working to identify a driver who fled from police officers in Leesburg on Saturday afternoon.
The initial suspect identified by police over the weekend has been cleared of any wrongdoing, the Leesburg Police Department said.
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The car has damage to the front driver's side panel and the rear passenger side panel, authorities said.
Around 4 p.m. on Saturday, authorities said the driver's white 2016 Chevrolet Camaro was involved in a "road rage and felony hit-and-run incident" near Heritage High School in Leesburg.
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In a news release, police officials said officers tried to stop the driver for speeding, but he fled on East Market Street. Authorities tried to stop him again Heritage High School, but he sped away from police officers a second time.
In both instances, officers chose not to chase the driver "in consideration of public safety," the police department said.
Authorities located the Camaro abandoned in a parking lot on Fieldstone Drive NE at 1 a.m. on Sunday morning. The vehicle was processed as evidence.
Anyone who can help identify the driver can contact the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500.
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