Uber Passenger Recounts Terrifying I-95 Chase in Virginia

Chelsey Trammel's routine ride home turned into a harrowing experience when a suspected impaired driver rammed her vehicle during a 13-incident chase.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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On Valentine's Day, Chelsey Trammel, an Uber passenger, found herself in the middle of a terrifying high-speed chase along Interstate 95 in Virginia. Garrett Ryan Sulli, a 34-year-old Florida man, allegedly rammed Trammel's vehicle multiple times during a 13-incident chase that began in Petersburg and ended in Spotsylvania County. Trammel vividly described the ordeal as 'feeling like a movie,' crediting her last-minute decision to wear a seatbelt with saving her life.

Why it matters

This incident underscores a disturbing trend of increasingly erratic driving behavior on the roads, raising concerns about public safety and the ability of law enforcement to effectively manage similar situations in the future. The fact that Sulli allegedly caused 13 separate incidents during a single chase highlights the potential for widespread disruption and danger.

The details

According to reports, Sulli led Virginia State Police on a chase that involved multiple hit-and-run crashes. Trammel's car spun in circles after being struck, but she credits her seatbelt with saving her life. Police eventually apprehended Sulli in Spotsylvania County, charging him with driving under the influence of drugs. The incident left a trail of damaged vehicles and traumatized individuals, including another Uber driver who was also struck.

  • On Valentine's Day, February 14, 2026, the incident occurred.
  • The chase began in Petersburg, Virginia and ended in Spotsylvania County.

The players

Chelsey Trammel

An Uber passenger who was caught in the middle of the high-speed chase and had her vehicle rammed multiple times.

Garrett Ryan Sulli

A 34-year-old Florida man who allegedly led Virginia State Police on a 13-incident chase, ramming other vehicles, and was charged with driving under the influence of drugs.

Virginia State Police

The law enforcement agency that apprehended Sulli and charged him with driving under the influence of drugs.

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What they’re saying

“It's kind of funny because I'm one of those people that don't wear my seatbelt doing an Uber.”

— Chelsey Trammel, Uber passenger (newsy-today.com)

“It felt like a movie.”

— Chelsey Trammel, Uber passenger (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Garrett Ryan Sulli out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing problem of aggressive driving and road rage on our roads, and the need for a multi-pronged approach to improve driver education, enforcement, and vehicle safety technology to prevent similar traumatic events in the future.