(La Porte County, IN) - She allegedly struck a La Porte County Police vehicle and fled.  A Mill Creek woman is now charged with operating while intoxicated.

La Porte County Police said a utility pole and power lines were down from a previous crash last week at U.S 35 and 250 South.  Britany Lawson allegedly hit the front bumper of a police vehicle while traveling past the scene of the previous crash.  Police said she was pulled over then fled but stopped about a mile down the road and was taken into custody. 

Lawson had an alleged blood alcohol level more than two times the legal limit.  She’s also charged with leaving the scene of a crash.