CHESAPEAKE, Va. — On July 21, Virginia State Police arrested two separate drivers for DUI charges after a prolonged pursuit turned into a collision.
VSP attempted to pull over a 2019 Nissan Altima on I-64, when the driver refused to stop. The driver of the Altima then exited onto Military Highway where they later collided with a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox.
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The accident occurred at Victory Boulevard and Greenwood Drive and the driver of the Equinox was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries, according to police.
Phillip Gassaway, II, 47, was the driver of the Altima and charged with:
- failure to maintain control
- failure to carry identification
- reckless driving
- eluding law enforcement
- driving on a suspended license
- and aggresive driving.
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Gassaway was also wanted for a 2019 parole violation and taken into custody.
While investigating the crash, troopers were struck by two separate vehicles. Both drivers were charged with a DUI after investigation.
A 2012 Dodge Ram first came through the scene, where troopers say he was uncooperative.
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The driver of the Dodge, Christian Edmonds, 35, was taken into custody and and being walked to the police vehicle when a BMW drove through the scene, nearly striking Edmonds and the trooper, VPS says.
Troopers then stopped Keshayla M. Griffin, 29, at the scene and she was charged with a DUI after further investigation.
