Police Department

Sus Booked for Suspended Driving, Crashes Car less than 2hrs Later

Cpl. Teresa Fuller

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 7:31 p.m.

A woman booked into jail for Driving on a Suspended License in the 3^rd Degree at 2:40 p.m. this afternoon, was released, walked back to her car, and crashed into another car at 4:32 p.m. Erin P Edwards (39) is being sought by police after she fled the scene of the crash at 2^nd Ave. and Spokane St. on foot. She was last seen westbound on 3^rd Ave. near the Goodwill store.

At 2:16pm this afternoon, Ofc. Canty stopped Edwards for not having working brake lights and no front plate on her 1992 Buick Century. After discovering she was driving on a suspended license, he booked her into Spokane County Jail for that charge.

At 4:32 p.m., Ofc. Canty and several other officers responded to a two car crash at 2^nd/Spokane. A Buick Century was traveling northbound on Spokane St., failed to stop for a stop sign, attempted to cross three lanes of traffic on westbound 2^nd Ave., and hit a Ford F150 in the far right westbound lane. The Ford F150 then crashed into the Marilee Apartments causing significant structural damage to the southeast corner of the building; so much so Spokane Fire personnel called a building inspector out to check the structural integrity of the building prior to pulling the truck out.

Witnesses reported that the female driver of a Buick had fled on foot and had given a description of her and her clothing. Ofc. Canty immediately recognized Edwards’ as the suspect of the hit and run and advised incoming units. Unfortunately, as of this press release, Edwards has yet to be located. She was last seen on foot wearing a purple tie dye tank top and torn black leggings. She’s a white female, 5’6”, thin build with blonde hair and is known to frequent the downtown core. If you see her or know her whereabouts, please call 911.

Despite the carnage in the pictures, there were no significant injuries during this incident. The two other people involved, the driver of the F150 and a passenger in Edwards’ car were treated and released at the scene.

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