HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- One woman is in the hospital after a Wednesday evening shooting on Interstate 64 at Nine Mile Road in Henrico County.
A Virginia State Police spokesperson confirmed they believe this was a case of road rage. The victim's car is still on the scene and is surrounded by Virginia State Police as well as Henrico Police as they investigate.
Early Wednesday evening, police say a 33-year-old North Chesterfield woman driving a 2007 Chevy Impala got onto 95S at Chamberlayne Road, and soon after another driver began tailgating her.
The woman drove to I-64 East and Nine Mile Road and took the first exit, pulling over onto the right shoulder to allow the tailgating driver to pass.
As the vehicle passed, the driver began firing at the woman. According to Crime Insider sources, the victim was shot in the hip.
The woman drove off the exit onto Nine Mile Road until she couldn’t drive anymore, and sought help from others.
Police say the victim was the lone occupant in her vehicle.
Police do expect the victim to survive, and after interviewing her they hope to gather more information on a suspect and vehicle description.
This incident remains under investigation by the Virginia State Police. Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Virginia State Police by calling 804-609-5656 or #77 on a cellphone or email any questions to vsp.virginia.gov.
Westbound Nine Mile Road traffic at Gordons Lane will be affected for a short time.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
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