This morning at approximately 1:30 a.m. Deputy J. Querry of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office spotted a vehicle with on US Route 60 near Burning Springs, WV. The driver of the car began to drive erratically, then pulled onto the shoulder before Deputy Querry activated his emergency lights or siren. The driver then began to drive away and flee as Deputy Querry attempted a traffic stop.
The gray Honda Civic fled west on Route 60 into Charleston, onto I-77 north, then onto I-79 north, reaching speeds of 125 miles per hour. Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted as the vehicle fled north out of Kanawha County, through Roane, Braxton, and Lewis Counties on the interstate.
Deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office discontinued near Glenville, WV to avoid running out of fuel. The driver continued to flee from WVSP Troopers who’d joined the pursuit and followed him until he ran out of gas near Jane Lew, WV.
The driver, Joshua Allen Harris (28 years old of Charlottesville, VA), was arrested. He faced charges by those who placed him under arrest. He is also facing charges in Kanawha County for fleeing with reckless indifference and transferring and receiving a stolen vehicle. As is always the case in criminal matters, the charges against Mr. Harris are merely accusations. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
