REDMOND, OR -- Redmond Police arrested a Bend driver on Christmas Eve, after she allegedly ran a red light and crashed into several vehicles near Highway 97 and Veterans Way, and then trying to leave the scene. Witnesses held the 37-year-old woman down until officers arrived.

The incident happened just before 5:30 p.m. Saturday. During the investigation, Redmond PD says the suspect got in a patrol car and tried to drive off. She was taken to St. Charles for evaluation. In total, four people were taken to the hospital after the incident; another three were evaluated by medics.

After the suspect driver was cleared from the hospital, she was taken to the Deschutes County Jail for the following crimes:  DUII (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants), UEMV (Unlawful Entry to a Motor Vehicle), Attempted UUMV (Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle), Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering (six counts) and Assault (three counts).

Three vehicles were towed from the scene due to damage sustained in the crash. The crash was investigated by Oregon State Police. The DUII investigation was conducted by Redmond Police.