Authorities say a woman who was chasing her dog on Interstate 95 after she crashed her car has been killed.

Katie Mason, 28, of Stafford, Virginia, was driving her 2007 Toyota Camry southbound on I-95 on Saturday night around 10pm.

The car ran off the interstate and struck the guardrail near Exit 136, Virginia State Police said.

Katie Mason, 28, of Stafford, Virginia, was killed when chasing her dog on Interstate 95 after she crashed her car

Mason was driving her 2007 Toyota Camry southbound on I-95 on Saturday night around 10pm when the car ran off of the interstate and struck the guardrail near Exit 136, Virginia State Police said (stock photo)

Mason's dog, a black pug named Stella, escaped the car following the wreck and ran into the roadway.

She chased after the canine in the southbound lanes and was struck by two cars. Officials say the driver of one of the cars, a 2012 Honda Civic, was 'unable to avoid striking' her, reported WTOP.

Mason died at the scene. Stella the dog was also struck and killed.

Mason's dog, a black pug named Stella, escaped the car following the wreck and ran into the roadway. Mason (center) chased after the canine in the southbound lanes and was struck by two cars

Officials say the driver of one of the cars, a 2012 Honda Civic, was 'unable to avoid striking' her (Pictured, Mason, left)

State police officials said they are currently investigating the crash.

On her Facebook profile, Mason identified herself as a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and a former Army combat medic.

Photos show Mason holding a black pug. According to comments, Stella had surgery in September 2016 but it is unclear for what condition.



