NEW LENOX, IL — A New Lenox driver hit another car and fled the scene, then allegedly tried to drive off with one tire missing when pulled over by police, according to police reports.
Police were called Oct. 30 at 4:54 p.m. to the 1400 block of Edmonds Avenue, for a report of a parked car that had been hit. A witness was reportedly following the offending vehicle as it fled the area, according to police reports.
Police found the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Ann O'Connell, 43, of New Lenox. The officer noticed her vehicle was missing a tire and instructed O'Connell to turn off the car.
Police said O'Connell did not follow the officer's instructions, put it in gear and pulled away. The officer followed O'Connell and curbed her vehicle again.
O'Connell got out of the car and was taken into custody.
After an investigation, the officer determined O'Connell was
impaired and under the influence of alcohol. Police said they did not know if the tire was damaged before the accident or as a result. The damage from the accident and the tire were both on the passenger side, police said.
She was taken to the New Lenox police department, where she was charged with DUI and fleeing/eluding police. She was processed and released.
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