SALINE COUNTY —A Kansas woman is facing multiple requested charges after a high-speed chase in Saline County.
Just after 3:30a.m. Thursday, a sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a 2020 Ford Explorer for allegedly driving at 70mph on Hohneck Road in a 55mhp zone, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.
When the deputy turned around to initiate the stop, the Explorer turned onto Hohneck Road and sped north.
The deputy lost sight of the vehicle in the dust but then found where the vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and traveled through a big ditch. "The deputy thought the vehicle rolled so he got out and looked around and found a fluid trail where the suspect SUV returned to the road.
Following the fluid trail, deputies tracked the vehicle back onto Hohneck Road heading north. The pursuit continued west on State Street, where deputies caught up with the vehicle, still leaking the fluid.
Despite damage to the Explorer and the damage to its right rear tire, the suspect continued to evade law enforcement, taking the chase north on Lincoln Road, over to Watkins, and then north on Reese Road. The vehicle finally came to a stop after losing the damaged tire completely.
The driver of the vehicle identified as 31-year-old Kayla Erebo of from Lorraine, was arrested on requested charges including fleeing and eluding law enforcement, driving under the influence (DUI), and leaving the scene of an accident. Additional traffic violations are expected to be included in the full report.
Soldan said the highest speed reached during the pursuit was approximately 80 mph. Erebo was taken to Salina Regional Health Center with minor injuries and later booked into jail.