Wake County deputy injured in crash while chasing driver at high speed on I-40
A Wake County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering after a crash early Sunday morning during a chase on Interstate 40.
The deputy attempted to stop an eastbound driver speeding on the interstate just after 3 a.m., but the driver did not stop, according to a news release.
The deputy crashed off the road near the N.C. 540 interchange at the Durham County line, sending the deputy to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, it said. The suspect kept going.
The N.C. State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, Wake County officials said.
The story will be updated.
This story was originally published May 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM.
Tammy Grubb
The News & Observer