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Police chase ends in Wise County

WISE, Va (WYMT) – On Wednesday, June 12, Wise County Police responded to a call from Kentucky State Police alerting them of a suspect fleeing from police officers into Virginia.

Wise County Police continued the pursuit along US 23 until the suspect, Dimitri Green, crashed his vehicle into oncoming traffic.

Following the accident, two people were taken to Norton Community Hospital and a third to Johnson City Community Hospital.

Unfortunately, an unidentified woman in the hit car succumbed to her injuries.

Green was charged with killing an innocent passenger in the vehicle he collided with and fleeing the scene.

Kentucky law enforcement officials have confirmed that Green and his passengers will face charges for crimes committed in Kentucky.