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Driver may face charges in police chase

Posted at 9:48 PM, Jun 23, 2012
and last updated 2012-06-23 21:48:31-04

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) - Charges are pending against a driver who led on a police chase that ended in a crash Saturday morning.

It happened near the intersection of 18th and Venable Streets.

Police say they were trying to stop a driver who didn't turn on his headlights.

As a result, the driver lost control of his car and hit a streetlight that landed on top of the officer's vehicle.

The officer wasn't hurt, but the driver suffered some minor injuries.