Overview

• Sen. Sabrina Cervantes was cited for suspected DUI after her car was T-boned near the Capitol in downtown Sacramento on Monday afternoon.
• Police stated they observed signs of intoxication at the hospital where Cervantes was treated for minor injuries and conducted a DUI investigation.
• Cervantes denies the allegation, asserting that hospital lab tests confirmed no alcohol in her system and accusing officers of false accusations and involuntary detention.
• The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case and awaiting toxicology results before deciding whether to file charges.
• Cervantes, who represents California’s 31st Senate District, emphasized her commitment to ethical conduct and expressed distress over the incident.