Repeat DUI Driver From Feasterville-Trevose Hurt Trooper: DA

A repeat DUI driver from Feasterville-Trevose has been charged with seriously injuring a Pennsylvania State Trooper after fleeing a traffic stop earlier this month.

Gabrielle Finch, 36, is charged with felony aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident involving injury, fleeing police, simple assault and more in the May 16 incident in Philadelphia.

Prosecutors say Finch fled in the East Falls section of Philly after Trooper Jarrett Harvey tried to pull her over for a traffic violation. During the high-speed chase, Finch ran past stop signs and, eventually, was struck and Harvey was flung from his motorcycle.

He suffered a severe concussion in the crash, said District Attorney Larry Krasner.

"This defendant’s actions are extremely serious and have endangered the life of Trooper Jarrett Harvey, who was very seriously injured," Krasner said. "I wish Trooper Harvey a speedy and full recovery, and send heartfelt thanks on behalf of Philadelphians for the risk and harm he endured to prevent what could have been a catastrophe for others who were in the path of Finch’s vehicle."

According to prosecutors, Finch currently has an open DUI case in Monroe County. She was convicted in 2019 for fleeing police in Bucks County and in 2002 of DUI in Philadelphia.