ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – A woman was arrested following a high-speed pursuit that took place in Rockbridge County on Friday, Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office said.
RCSO said they assisted the Virginia State Police and Augusta County Sheriff’s Office with a high-speed pursuit that occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Friday. The chase began in Augusta County and soon made its way to Rockbridge County while traveling southbound on I-81.
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The suspect vehicle was reported to be traveling at over 100 miles per hour and driving erratically.
Law enforcement said they worked in a coordinated effort to stop the vehicle using tire deflation devices. The pursuit safely ended with no injuries around mile marker 197.
As a result, 43-year-old Melissa Lee Mathura of Georgia was arrested and medically evaluated as a precautionary measure.
Mathura was charged in Augusta County with the following:
- Felony Eluding
- Reckless Driving
- Driving Under the Influence (Second Offense within Five Years)
“This incident highlights the importance of strong inter-agency cooperation and disciplined decision-making during high-risk situations. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all involved agencies, this pursuit was brought to a safe conclusion and the threat to the public was minimized.”
Sheriff Tony McFaddin
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.