Bad Hair Day: Woman Arrested After Driving 102 MPH To Salon Appointment

In South Carolina, Sandra Powell, 72, really wanted to get to that hair appointment. She was clocked at over 100 mph and, when finally caught, explained that she was late for her hair appointment.

Union Police Sgt. Richard Powers reported that Powell almost hit cars and was going over 100 mph in a 45 mph zone.

Notably, she reportedly claimed relief when she was finally pulled over.

Deputy: “Ma’am?”
Driver: “Yes, sir.”
Deputy: “Are you OK?”
Driver: I’m on my way to get my hair cut and I went the wrong direction and now I’m running late.”
Deputy: “Ma’am, you know you just about caused an accident?”
Driver: “Well, I just about killed myself.”
Deputy: “Do you know how fast you was going?”
Driver: “Yes, I do.”
Deputy: “How fast?”
Driver: “100 miles an hour.”
Deputy: “Huh?”
Driver: “100 miles an hour.”
Deputy: “Do you think that’s safe?”
Driver: “No.”

She was held in jail for 12 hours before she was able to reach her husband and secure her release.

For the video of the chase and stop, click here.

For the story, click here and here.