By Crash News Writer 
Dayton, VA (July 7, 2025) — Early Saturday morning, a vehicle crash in Dayton left residents without power for hours after a driver fled from law enforcement and struck a utility pole.
News sources show that around 12:30 a.m. on July 5, Virginia State Police and the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a driver following an incident in Rockingham County. The driver sped away and entered the Town of Dayton before crashing into a power pole. The impact split the pole, causing widespread outages in the surrounding area.
Authorities say the driver fled the scene on foot before officers from Dayton Police, Rockingham County Deputies, Virginia State Police, and Harrisonburg Police launched an extensive search. Despite their efforts, the suspect has not yet been located. Officials have assured the community that the area remains safe as the investigation continues.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
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