PSP pursuit ends with DUI arrest

BEAVER TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police say a five-mile pursuit ended with a DUI arrest in Columbia County this past Friday.

On April 26 around 9:13 p.m., officials say state police were called about a “confused female” driving and stopping on State Road in Beaver Township.

When troopers arrived on the scene, they say the driver, now identified as 48-year-old Amanda Gavason from Millmont, displayed signs of drug impairment. Police say they ordered Gavason to exit the car, but she fled south on State Road instead.

Troopers on the scene say they pursued Gavason for five miles before removing her from the car.

Gavason was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, fleeing and eluding arrest, obstructing justice, resisting arrest, and other traffic-related offenses.

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