Police in Royal Oak, Michigan, responded to a dramatic incident on Sunday, November 9, after reports of a white SUV driving on train tracks. Officers discovered the vehicle occupied by 26-year-old Katrina Patterson, who had an open container of alcohol in her car.

When asked for her driver’s license, Patterson immediately attempted to flee, driving her SUV straight into the Ulta Beauty storefront moments later. Rather than exiting the vehicle, she continued maneuvering the car back and forth in an effort to evade police, causing extensive damage to the store and colliding with a patrol car before officers successfully took her into custody.

Dashcam footage from responding officers captured the chaotic scene, highlighting both the danger posed to bystanders and the extraordinary risk faced by police during pursuit. Authorities reported that the incident caused thousands of dollars in property damage and emphasized the severity of driving under the influence combined with reckless attempts to escape law enforcement.

Patterson now faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence, reckless driving, property destruction, and evading police. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving and the importance of immediate intervention by law enforcement to protect the public.