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Prince William County Carjacking Ends in Five Vehicle Crash

Posted on Sep 23, 2009

A carjacking that started in Prince William County ended in a five vehicle crash in Prince George’s County. The suspect fled on foot after losing control and crashing into a median. The victim of the carjacking was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The incident began just before 9pm in the 13300 block of Gateway Center Drive, where a woman was approached in a store parking lot by a man with a handgun. The man forced the victim into her car before speeding off and getting onto Interstate 495.

The victim’s car, a 2009 Dodge Journey, was spotted by a State Trooper A.L. McInnes as it crossed the Woodrow Wilson Bridge heading into Prince George’s County. Trooper McInnes stated that the car was traveling at unsafe speeds.

The car then exited the interstate and pulled into a fast food parking lot, ending the chase around 9:15pm when it struck five vehicles. The unidentified carjacker fled the scene on foot, and police were not able to find him. All those involved in the crash were treated for minor injuries; some were treated at the scene by medical personnel and released. One of the vehicles involved in the crash was a Virginia State Police vehicle.

Police released a composite photograph of the perpetrator, describing him as a light-skinned black man, 25-30 years old, slim build, and six feet tall.