A police officer in Washington, DC has been suspended after leading Virginia police on a high-speed chase that ended when his Tesla crashed into another car, injuring his own passenger and another driver, officials said.
Peter McCauley, 25, was booked last Wednesday night after Virginia State Police caught him driving 95 mph in a 55 mph zone on I-395 in northern Virginia, 7NewsDC reported.
Although a state trooper tried to stop the car, McCauley allegedly accelerated to miss the officer, exceeding speeds of 119 mph as he weaved onto Seminary Street, according to court documents.
That’s when McCauley ran a red light, with his Tesla blocking a passing Honda, which crashed into the electric car.
The impact sent McCauley’s car out of control until it came to a stop, injuring his female passenger.
Peter McCauley, 25, an off-duty Washington DC officer was arrested after leading police on a chase that exceeded 119 mph. Police and first responders blocked off the section of Seminary Road where McCauley collided with another vehicle.
The crash also caused the Honda to crash into a nearby concrete barrier on the road, injuring the female driver, police said.
Both women were taken to a nearby hospital and treated for minor injuries. McCauley was arrested and charged with one count of felony eluding police.
The Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department said they were notified of McCauley’s arrest on Thanksgiving Day.
The off-duty officer was allegedly driving 95 mph in a 55 mph zone and speeding after police tried to pull him over. A state trooper arrived after McCauley’s Tesla came to a stop after spinning out of control, the Honda he hit crashed into a concrete barrier.
“The MPD Internal Affairs Division responded and immediately revoked the officer’s police authority and placed him on non-contact status,” the department said in a statement. “The incident is under investigation by the MPD Internal Affairs Division.”
McCauley, a member of the force since June 2020, is the second off-duty MPD officer arrested this month for reckless driving.
On Nov. 11, Officer John Bewley was arrested for DUI, resisting arrest and obstruction of justice after showing up in his police cruiser to allegedly interfere with another DUI investigation against his girlfriend, according to court documents.
MPD said Bewley was also placed on “non-contact status,” with the case still under investigation.
Representatives for McCauley and Bewley could not immediately be reached for comment.
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