A Sallisaw woman traveling 3 mph over the posted speed limit led police on a high-speed car chase Oct. 20. Speeds exceeded 100 mph after the failed traffic stop.
Krista Deann Tatum, 37, was driving a silver four-door Infiniti at 38 mph in a 35-mph zone, according to the Sallisaw Police Department’s report, which led to the attempted stop.
While chasing the fleeing vehicle, the officer saw it pass another vehicle traveling in the same direction while negotiating a curve on Highway 64. The car then slowed down and the driver activated the right turn signal before stopping on the shoulder of Baucom Road.
Tatum was charged with eluding/attempting to elude a police officer, a felony, and a misdemeanor count of speeding. The felony is punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $2,000 or both. The punishment for speeding is imprisonment for up to 10 days, a fine of up to $205 or both.
Tatum was released from jail on a $1,500 bond. Her next court appearance is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Laura Brown, KXMX Staff Writer
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