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The van driver who allegedly drove at about 100 miles per hour in an attempt to dodge police before crashing and hurting all seven people in the vehicle was charged Thursday with stealing the van, driving under the influence, and eluding police.

Virginia State Police said in a statement Thursday that Sonia E. Lopez, 22, stole the Toyota Sienna from a home in Herndon, then drove down I-95 with six passengers ranging in age from 15 to 23.