A 39-year-old woman led police on a multi-county chase before crashing her vehicle into a tree, police said.

Deputies with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a black Nissan Infiniti just after midnight on Friday, Nov. 21, on Lapeer Road west of Wadhams Road due to the lack of a visible license plate.

The driver, identified by police as Virginia Smith, fled the area, disregarding lights and sirens, according to a Monday, Nov. 24, news release from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office.

Police said the driver continued to head north on Lapeer Road, speeding and repeatedly crossing into oncoming traffic.

The pursuit led police through Clyde Township, Grant Township, and into southern Sanilac County, coming to an end when Smith crashed into a tree behind Zimmer Auto Sa

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