Kingston Woman Faces 8 Charges From Hingham Police Pursuit: PD

HINGHAM, MA — A Kingston woman police said crashed into several cars, including a police cruiser during a pursuit, was arraigned Tuesday on eight charges. She is being held without bail, pending a psychological evaluation, police said.

Police haven't released the woman's identity because Thursday's crash stemmed from a mental health issue, according to police. She was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, operating under the influence of drugs, negligent operation, failure to stop for police, and leaving the scene of a crash after causing property damage (four counts). The woman is scheduled to appear in Hingham District Court for a dangerousness hearing on Feb. 8.

Around 3 p.m., on Thursday, police said they were called to the intersection of Cushing and Whiting streets, following a report of a woman threatening to commit suicide. When officers tried talking to the woman, they said she drove off. A police chase started on Whiting Street. According to police, the pursuit led to several cars, including a police cruiser getting struck. No injuries to other drivers or officers were reported.

Police said the chase ended when the woman struck a utility pole and a fire hydrant. Her car went off the road, down an embankment near 311 Whiting St. and caught fire.

The woman was arrested and was taken to South Shore Hospital. The crash temporarily closed Whiting Street at Cushing Street and into Weymouth.

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