Woman arrested and facing charges after leaving roadway, hitting sign, and getting stuck near railroad tracks

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- A woman has been arrested and now faces multiple charges after leaving a roadway, hitting a traffic sign, and getting stuck near railroad tracks. 

On August 21, at around 5:51 p.m., officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) were called to the 2100 block of East Las Vegas St. and Janitel on reports of a traffic crash involving a truck and a train.

The CSPD stated investigation efforts confirmed that no train was involved at the time of the incident, but a car had left the roadway, hit a traffic sign, and became disabled a few inches from nearby railroad tracks, ultimately requiring trains to be held up until the car could be removed. 

When officers arrived at the scene, they reported detaining the driver who has been identified as Danielle East.

A related call was soon reported to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department following the arrest regarding a stolen motor vehicle in the same area. 

The CSPD stated East now faces multiple charges including motor vehicle and traffic offenses. Officials stated alcohol is a contributing factor in this case.