Driver runs away after 100mph police chase

Jami M. Martin. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department

A driver fleeing from Columbus police at speeds of up to 100 mph crashed early Sunday morning on County Road 200W, according to police reports.

60-year-old Jami Martin is facing charges of resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, maintaining a common nuisance, resisting law enforcement, reckless driving and possession of marijuana after the incident.

Police tried to stop Martin’s vehicle at 11th and Washington streets at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning after suspecting the driver had a suspended driver’s license. But instead of stopping, the driver took off. After running off the road in the 5600 block of County Road 200W, Martin allegedly then tried to run away from police.