July 8, 2022 9:30 a.m.

A Roseburg woman was hospitalized after an alleged elude and crash incident on Thursday night.

A Roseburg Police report said just after 8:30 p.m., an officer stopped 69-year old Diane Baldwin on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard for speeding. Baldwin allegedly sped away through a congested area on Diamond Lake. Deputies located the suspect driving the wrong way on Southeast Stephens Street and re-engaged the pursuit.

The report said Baldwin continued speeding southbound on Old Highway 99 South before deputies successfully spiked her tires. She continued driving southbound on Interstate 5 until she crashed off the roadway near milepost 117. Baldwin was taken into custody after being bit by K9 Eros and transported to CHI Mercy Medical Center for her injuries. She was later transferred to an out of area medical facility.

Charges include eluding in a vehicle, reckless driving and recklessly endangering another person.