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Driver arrested after chase ends in crash on I-540 near Louisburg Road

A vehicle fleeing a traffic stop crashed into a light pole on I-540; no injuries reported, Wake deputies say.

Nov 10, 2026, 12:46 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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A driver was taken into custody Monday after a brief police chase on Interstate 540 in Wake County, according to WRAL.

The Wake County Sheriff's Office said deputies tried to stop the vehicle near Buffaloe Road for failing to maintain lanes, but the driver did not comply and fled.

The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a light pole near Louisburg Road on I-540. No injuries were reported in the crash.

A man was arrested at the scene, and the incident is still under investigation by authorities.

Sources
  1. WRAL: Wake deputies: Driver in custody after crashing into light pole during chase on I-540
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