RADFORD – The Virginia State Police is investigating the three-vehicle crash that began in Radford with a carjacking and ended with the death of the suspect in Christiansburg after a police pursuit.
“On Aug. 31, 2024, at 9:07 p.m. RCPD responded to 1102 West Main St. [Speedway] for an armed robbery call, where a victim stated their car was stolen,” according to City of Radford Director of Communications Jenni Webb. “The car was located approximately 40 minutes later, and a felony stop was attempted at Sonic on West Main Street. A vehicle pursuit ensued that followed Main Street to Radford Road.”
“Officers attempted to stop the stolen vehicle which then fled north on Route 11 into the Town of Christiansburg,” said VSP Public Information Officer Sgt. Richard Garletts.
“During the pursuit, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deployed spike strips before the vehicle made it into the town limits of Christiansburg,” said Webb.
The suspect vehicle continued on Radford Road, struck a 2024 Mitsubishi positioned in the turn lane near Crockett Home Improvement in the rear, then struck a 2006 Volkswagen head-on.
Khasi Nikole Chrisley, 33, of Blacksburg, has been identified as the driver of the stolen car. Chrisley was not wearing her seatbelt and was transported to Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, where she later died.
“One of the occupants from the second vehicle was flown to Roanoke in critical condition,” said Webb. The driver of the stolen vehicle was given first aid and CPR by RCPD officers, but ultimately passed away,” said Webb.
The Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team assisted with the crash, which remains under investigation.
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