A San Diego-area mother faces felony charges for leading police on a pursuit with her children in the back seat.
The chase ended around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday on East Plaza Boulevard in National City just south of downtown San Diego.
The minivan came to a halt on a hillside. Watch video here
According to police, officers tried to pull over the minivan near a CVS Pharmacy. The driver refused to stop and kept driving for several blocks.
When the chase ended, the van had major front-end damage.
A news photographer captured video of the woman’s children crying and wearing neck braces.
There were backpacks in the backseat including one with an image of SpongeBob Squarepants.
The mother and two children were transported to nearby hospitals with minor injuries.
She will now be charged with felony evading, child endangerment and evaluated for DUI according to officials.
Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego