MADISON, Wis. — Madison police arrested a woman who they said was driving under the influence and fled a crash on the city’s east side.
Officers were sent to the area of Pflaum and South Stoughton Roads just after 4 p.m. Monday after the crash was reported. The other person involved in the crash was uninjured, but their vehicle was damaged.
Police said the license plate of the woman’s vehicle was left at the scene and officers were able to find her at a nearby business. She reportedly admitted to drinking prior to the crash.
She faces charges of operating while intoxicated-third offense, felony bail jumping and hit-and-run. An investigation is ongoing.
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