Woman Reached Speeds Of 120 MPH Trying To Elude Police: Prosecutors

NAPERVILLE, IL — A 23-year-old Kane County woman drove her car at speeds reaching 107 mph through Naperville this week before she then attempted to elude police, which led to her being charged with multiple crimes by the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Tianna Bryson of Sleepy Hollow was pulled over by the Illinois State Police after a trooper clocked her Volkswagen Jetta traveling at 107 mph in a 60-mph zone just before 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, prosecutors said on Wednesday. But as the trooper approached her vehicle after pulling her over, Bryson sped off and eventually reached speeds of 120 mph during the high-speed chase.

During the chase, police said that Bryson veered in and out of traffic and sped along the shoulder of the Interstate 88, prosecutors said. The trooper decided to end the pursuit due to safety reasons. However, after police had identified her as the driver of the vehicle, Bryson turned herself into police later in the evening.

She has been charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding of a police officer, which is a felony, along with several misdemeanors and two counts of speeding more than 35 mph over the speed limit.

“The surge in recent months of motorists fleeing from police is of great concern as this type of behavior is extremely dangerous and poses a threat not only to the driver, but also puts the police officers involved and motoring public at great risk,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said in a news release.

“Thankfully, no innocent motorists or bystanders were injured or worse as a result of Ms. Bryson’s alleged actions. The message is simple, if you hear sirens and see flashing lights behind you, pull over. Leading police on a high-speed chase is not the answer and will only make matters worse.”

Bryson appeared in court on Wednesday and bond was ordered at $25,000 with 10 percent to apply. She is scheduled to return to court on April 4 for arraignment.