PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Virginia State Police received a call on Saturday, March 13, around 10:45 a.m. about a fatal crash that happened in the intersection of Victory Boulevard and California Road.
Portsmouth police said it started when they tried to pull over Ciara Elliot who was driving a 2015 Jeep Wrangler. She was wanted on several violations.
Police say Elliot didn't stop, and police proceeded to follow her. In an effort to get away, she then drove through an intersection and crashed into a 2013 Chrysler 200.
The two vehicles appeared to hit a building when they collided.
The driver of the Chrysler 200, identified as 35-year-old Calvin Coolidge Majette III, of Portsmouth, died instantly on impact. There was one other passenger in the car, a female who is suffering life-threatening injuries. She was taken to Norfolk Sentara Hospital.
Elliot also had a female passenger who was taken to the Norfolk Sentara. Her injuries are non-life-threatening and she's expected to be okay.
Virginia State Police spokesperson Michelle Anaya said Ciara Elliott of Portsmouth has been charged with manslaughter.
A homeowner who asked not to be identified told 13News Now she witnessed part of the deadly crash.
“They were doing at least 60 or 70," said the homeowner.
The speed limit is 35 mph on Victory Blvd.
Home surveillance video obtained by 13News Now showed the moment the white Jeep Wrangler raced away from police and hit the black Chrysler 200 at the intersection.
"This intersection is dangerous. It’s really dangerous. I mean, I’ve got three of four police chases in the last couple months," said the homeowner. “I just walked outside this morning I was sitting on the porch it was about 10:30 and heard a vehicle coming down the street pretty fast and it ended up being that Jeep."