According to court documents, Fariss was charged with two felonies - malicious wounding and being involved in a hit-and-run - and misdemeanor reckless driving. However, Fariss denied these allegations.
The woman stated to the police that she was riding in Fariss' SUV when he passed a car at high speed, which led to a tire blowout. Fariss then pulled into a church parking lot, where he became "irate" while talking on the phone with his son about a car jack. When the woman exited the vehicle and started walking away, Fariss allegedly drove towards her and hit her. She was left with minor injuries and managed to escape the situation, fearing for her life.
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The relationship between Fariss and the woman has not been revealed by the court documents. Fariss turned himself in and met with a trooper at a magistrate's office on Friday, after which he was released on bond. His arraignment is scheduled for March 17, according to court records.
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Fariss, who has served in the House since 2012, represents the 59th District, which includes Appomattox and Buckingham counties and parts of Albemarle and Nelson counties.
"I am certain that Virginia's legal system will ascertain all the facts and adjudicate the matter in a timely and just fashion," said House Speaker Todd Gilbert in a statement.
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Fariss has previously been in legal trouble for a hit-and-run incident. In 2016, he pleaded guilty to damaging fencing, a highway sign, and a mailbox in another hit-and-run, according to The News & Advance.
The Associated Press requested Fariss' booking photo from law enforcement officials but was unsuccessful in obtaining it.
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