Debra Christie Arrested in Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run Crash on Sunset Avenue [FAIR OAKS, CA]

Passenger Dies in DUI Hit-and-Run Crash at Sunset and Pennsylvania Avenues

 
FAIR OAKS, CA (December 30, 2019) – A woman was arrested following a fatal DUI hit-and-run crash Monday evening in Fair Oaks area.
 
The crash happened just before 11:00 p.m. at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue.
 
According to the CHP, a vehicle was traveling eastbound on Sunset Avenue when it left the roadway and hit a guy-wire. The impact caused the vehicle to flip, ejecting one passenger.
 
That passenger suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
 
The drive of the car, identified as 39-year-old Debra Glenell Christie, ran away from the scene of the crash.
 
A second passenger was transported to an area hospital with unspecified injuries.
 
Police later located Christie hiding in a nearby yard. They arrested her on suspicion of driving under the influence.
 
Christie has been booked into Sacramento County Jail and is facing several felony charges, including hit-and-run, DUI, manslaughter and a probation violation.

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During this delicate time, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones and friends of the victim.

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