Location: Leesburg Bypass and South King Street, Leesburg, VA
Time: November 8, 2026, at 1:04 a.m.
A 14-year-old driver faces reckless driving and driving without a license charges after a Leesburg police officer stopped a vehicle traveling more than 80 mph early Sunday morning.
According to the Leesburg Police Department, an officer observed the speeding vehicle near the intersection of the Leesburg Bypass and South King Street at approximately 1:04 a.m. on November 8.
During the traffic stop, the officer discovered that the driver was just 14 years old and did not have a valid driver’s license.
Police issued the juvenile summonses for reckless driving and driving without a license. The case was also referred to the Department of Juvenile Justice Services for review and consideration of further action.
Leesburg Police Chief Thea Pirnat emphasized the dangers associated with excessive speeding, particularly when an inexperienced and unlicensed driver is behind the wheel.
“Driving at excessive speeds puts everyone on the road at risk. That danger is compounded when someone gets behind the wheel without a license and potentially without the training and experience necessary to operate a vehicle safely,” Pirnat said.
The police department has not released the driver’s identity because of the juvenile’s age.
