The state Highway Patrol also charged Saveon Smith, 22, with several citations. Immediate details of the crash and the charges lodged by Trooper W.C. Wheeler were not available and had not been posted to the state court system's website.
In a statement, Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office said Sergeant Steven Casey responded to a crash around 2 a.m. in the Enfield area of Heathsville Road.
Casey spotted Smith walking away from the scene and investigation revealed he had injuries consistent with a vehicle crash.
Further investigation led Casey to discover Smith was in possession of six bags of marijuana, a bag of powdered cocaine and a concealed handgun.
Casey arrested and charged Smith with possession of cocaine, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, carrying a concealed gun and possession of stolen property, which Hall said was a stolen license plate.
Smith was placed in the Halifax County Detention Center on $2,500 secured bond and awaits a July 27 court date.
