The Harlan Police Department says charges are pending against a Nebraska woman, following a chase that began at around 7:45-p.m., Sunday. Officials report the incident happened after Harlan Police officers were dispatched to the area of Highway 59 and Lincoln Avenue in Harlan, for a welfare check on a female in a black Toyota. Upon contacting the female – identified as 54-year old Barbara Crosnoe, of York, NE. – the woman fled the scene, striking a 1997 Jeep Wrangler as she left.

Her vehicle continued southbound on U-S 59 at a high rate of speed, before turning east onto Shelby County road F-58. The vehicle continued eastward at a high rate of speed and finally stopped after spike strips were deployed on F-58 in the Elk Horn area.

Authorities say Crosnoe had an “Attempt to locate” alert put out by Nebraska authorities, who said the woman had possible medical issues. Crosnoe was transported to Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan to be seen by Medical staff. Damage to the SUV that was struck was estimated at $1,000.

Officials say Crosnoe faces charges that include: 1 felony count Eluding; Interference with official acts; Damage to a vehicle; Failure to prove proof of insurance and Failure to obey a stop sign.