Philadelphia car rally driver accused of hitting 2 separate troopers in Maryland

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A Philadelphia man is facing charges after authorities said he hit two Maryland State troopers during illegal car rally events in Prince George’s County.

Isaiah Vega, 19, faces first-and second-degree assault and assault on a law enforcement officer, according to Maryland State Police (MSP). He is being held without bond.

Troopers struck during attempts to stop vehicle

The incidents date back to Nov. 16, 2025, when investigators with the Maryland Car Rally Task Force spotted a black Chrysler 300 without registration plates near MD 704 and Glenarden Parkway in Glenarden.

MSP officials said Vega fled during an attempted traffic stop and struck a trooper who was outside of his vehicle. That trooper was not hurt.

A short time later, officers found the same Chrysler at a gas station on Crain Highway in Bowie. During another attempt to stop the car, investigators say Vega hit another trooper before fleeing again.

The second trooper was taken to a hospital and later released.

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Alleged driver identified, arrested months later

Through an investigation involving multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, Virginia State Police, and Pennsylvania State Police, authorities identified Vega as the driver.

He was arrested on March 23 in Prince George’s County.