FRAMINGHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - A 20-year-old woman was injured after crashing into a utility pole and flipping over a guardrail on the Mass. Pike during a police pursuit Thursday night, officials said.
Troopers began pursuing the silver Toyota Carolla after witnesses said it was going more than 100 mph and weaving in and out of traffic. State police say they tried to slow her down in Millbury but she was able to evade their maneuvers.
Once she made it into Framingham, police said the suspect attempted to take the ramp at Exit 12 at a high speed, hit a telephone pole and flipped over the guardrail.
The woman, who was later identified as Carla Joffre Pena, of Dorchester, was able to self-extricate but was combative with police as they took her into custody.
She was airlifted to UMass. Memorial Medical Center in Worcester for injuries that are not considered to be life-threatening.
Joffre Pena is facing several charges including refusal to stop for police, operating to endanger, plate violation and speeding.
She was previously arrested four days ago after troopers found her driving on the Mass. Pike in Ludlow with a stolen plate attached to the Corolla.
During that encounter, she was driving without a license and the car was not registered, insured, or inspected and the car was towed.
She was arraigned in Palmer District Court on Wednesday and had made arrangements to get her car from the tow yard Thursday.
This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.
(Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)