22-year-old woman accused of leading high-speed chase in central Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — An Omaha woman was arrested Tuesday after a high-speed chase in central Nebraska.

The pursuit started about 10:30 p.m. on Highway 30 east of Central City, according to the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office.

A deputy saw a Chevrolet Impala driving recklessly near County Road 22, the sheriff’s office said, forcing other drivers to swerve out of the way.

The deputy tried to pull over the car, but authorities said the driver — 22-year-old McKenzie Hinderliter of Omaha — sped off.

Hinderliter topped 125 mph before getting off the highway and leading the deputy down county roads, according to the sheriff’s office.

She went off the road and rolled while trying to make a turn, deputies said.

Investigators found drugs in the car and discovered that Hinderliter had a revoked driver’s license, the sheriff’s office said.

They think alcohol and drugs contributed to the crash.

Hinderliter was taken to an area hospital, then transported to Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln with minor injuries.

Authorities are seeking a warrant for her arrest on two felony charges: possession of a controlled substance and operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest.

She also faces several misdemeanors and infractions, including driving during revocation, obstructing a police officer and willful reckless driving.