Woman arrested after police pursuit, DUI crash in Tacoma, WA

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A 19-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing in Tacoma after a police pursuit.

According to the Washington State Patrol, troopers attempted to stop a Dodge Charger that was driving erratically on I-5 South around 8:00 a.m. Monday.

During the chase, the Charger crashed into a barrier and several cars.

Authorities say that the driver, an impaired 19-year-old woman, got out of the car and started running.

Troopers chased her down and arrested her for felony eluding, driving under the influence, three counts of reckless endangerment, and second-degree driving with a suspended license.

Traffic was backed up at least three miles in both directions while police investigated the crash and crews repaired the barrier.

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The Source: Information in this story comes from the Washington State Patrol.

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