1 child killed, 2 injured in crash on Maryland Beltway after kidnapping and chase in Virginia Beach – NBC4 Washington

A toddler died and two siblings were injured after their father abducted them from Virginia Beach, Virginia, late Wednesday, fled from police and crashed an SUV on the Capital Beltway in Prince George's County, Maryland, Thursday morning, authorities said.

Virginia State Police issued an Amber Alert early Thursday after Dana Plummer, 36, of Virginia Beach, stabbed a woman and child and then fled with his 7-year-old son, 5-year-old son and 16-month-old daughter.

Virginia State Police pursued Plummer after attempting to stop him in Fairfax County, police said.

The accident occurred on the outer loop of Interstate 495 at the Branch Avenue on-ramp at about 9:05 a.m., the county fire department said.

The Chopper4 video shows a black SUV with severe front-end damage and deployed airbags.

All three children were injured and the toddler died of his injuries in hospital, Virginia Beach police said.

“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones who are grieving this morning,” Police Chief Paul Neudigate said in a statement. “This is an unimaginable tragedy and on behalf of the VBPD, I extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by this loss.”

No information was initially released about the condition of the other two children or Plummer.

Plummer was charged with aggravated assault, child abduction, inducing minors to commit crimes and domestic violence, Virginia Beach police said. It was initially unclear whether he has a lawyer.

A chase that began in Fairfax County ended with an accident in Maryland

Virginia State Police attempted to stop Plummer around 8:45 a.m. in Fairfax County on I-95 near the 166-mile marker, state police said.

“A citizen recognized the vehicle from the Amber Alert and notified local law enforcement,” Virginia Beach police said.

Plummer refused to stop and a chase began. He drove north onto the Beltway and into Maryland, where he lost control and crashed, police said.

Three children and a man were injured in the accident, Prince George's County Fire Department said. At least one victim was taken to the hospital by helicopter.

Video from a traffic surveillance camera in Virginia shows police chasing the driver in rush hour traffic.

Virginia State Police officers are seen following an SUV shortly before the crash that injured three children.

Amber Alert issued for 3 siblings in “extreme danger”

Virginia State Police issued an Amber Alert around 2 a.m. Thursday for three children, ages 7, 5 and 16 months, with officials warning they were in “extreme danger.”

Virginia Beach police said Plummer stabbed the children's mother and then took the children around 9 p.m. Wednesday.

“The children are believed to have been abducted by Dana Demetrius Plummer, 36, and may be traveling in a black 2024 Honda Passport SUV with Virginia temporary license plate 37555OR,” state police said.

An AMBER Alert has been issued for three siblings, two boys and a girl, who are believed to have been abducted by Dana Demetrius Plummer, 36, in a black 2024 Honda Passport SUV. The children are believed to be in extreme danger and were last seen in Jay Are Court in Virginia Beach.

“The children are believed to be in extreme danger and were last seen at Jay Are Court in Virginia Beach,” police said.

In Virginia Beach, the victims of the stabbing were taken to hospitals and are in stable condition, police said.

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