California Senator Sabrina Cervantes Cited for DUI After Crash

SACRAMENTO, California — California State Senator Sabrina Cervantes was cited for suspicion of driving under the influence following a crash on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred near the state Capitol and minutes before she was scheduled to be present for a legislative session.

Cervantes, 37, was involved in a collision when her sedan was struck by a larger SUV at approximately 1 p.m. at the intersection of 14th and S streets. Sacramento police claimed to have observed signs of intoxication after she was taken to a hospital for minor injuries stemming from the crash.

In a statement, Cervantes denied the allegations, stating, “I did nothing wrong. The lab results I sought show conclusively that I had no alcohol or drugs in my system. I was accosted by police, falsely accused, and involuntarily detained for several hours at the hospital.” She described the ordeal as “deeply distressing. My family and I expect this to be resolved swiftly and justly.”

The Sacramento Police Department reported that they issued Cervantes a citation for suspicion of DUI based on “objective signs of intoxication.” However, they did not specify what these signs were. The police spokesperson stated that the investigation will continue and that toxicology results are pending.

As part of their inquiry, police confirm that Cervantes was driving a state-owned Toyota Camry. The other driver involved in the incident did not exhibit signs of intoxication and instead was cooperative.

Cervantes has faced scrutiny in light of the incident, especially following past DUI issues involving members of her family. Her sister, Clarissa Cervantes, had her own DUI troubles in 2023, which were a topic of public discussion.

As the situation unfolds, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office will review all facts and evidence once the toxicology results are available before deciding on potential charges.