HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — The Hanover County Sheriff's Office has identified the driver who died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a brief chase Sunday morning.
Deputies initiated a traffic stop on Lee-Davis Road at about 10:05 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, after observing a "known wanted subject" driving in the area.
The driver refused to stop, prompting deputies to give chase, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Richard Wilson wrote in an email.
"While deputies were attempting to stop the fleeing vehicle, they observed the driver display a handgun. After a brief pursuit that continued onto Atlee Road, a PIT maneuver was implemented to stop the vehicle, which ended the pursuit," Wilson wrote. "The preliminary investigation indicates as the responding deputies exited their patrol vehicles to take the driver into custody, they heard a single gunshot."
Deputies then discovered the driver suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Lifesaving measures were attempted, but he was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.
Tuesday, he was identified as Ryan Floegel, 24, of Mechanicsville. He was wanted on outstanding felony charges as a result of a criminal investigation.
"The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Ryan Floegel during this difficult time," Wilson wrote Tuesday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff's Office at 804-365-6110 or Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
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