Driver alleged to be three times over legal limit

A 34-year-old Vernon woman is facing charges after allegedly driving impaired and trying to flee from police.

A car was pulled over in the 2300 block of 30th Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

“While the officer was roadside with the vehicle, the suspect driver fled from police. Minutes later, the vehicle and driver were located a short distance away by another responding officer and taken into custody,” Const. Kelly Brett said.

The driver allegedly collided with a police vehicle before stopping.