Overview

• Sen. Sabrina Cervantes was cited for suspicion of DUI after a crash near the California Capitol on Monday but denies any wrongdoing.
• Cervantes claims hospital lab results show no alcohol in her system and asserts she was falsely accused by Sacramento police.
• Security footage reviewed by CalMatters indicates Cervantes had the right-of-way and was not at fault for the collision.
• Police cited Cervantes under a statute for driving under the influence of a central nervous system depressant but did not conduct a breathalyzer test.
• The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is awaiting toxicology results to determine whether to file formal charges.