Driver cited for DUI, hit-and-run after crash with fire hydrant in Salinas, police say

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Salinas, California
intersection of East Romie Lane and South Main Street
Incident type
Crash, Hit and run, DUI

Summary

Hit And Run Salinas California in Salinas, California: A 42-year-old woman driving a white Nissan crashed into a street sign pole and a fire hydrant at about 8:19 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of East Romie Lane and South Main Street in Salinas. The driver remained at the scene for several seconds before leaving, and the damaged vehicle was found nearby near the El Rey Theater in Old Town Salinas, where officers were conducting a field sobriety test. The driver was cited for hit-and-run and DUI and released to a responsible party; no injuries were reported.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
42-year-old female driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Driver cited for DUI, hit-and-run after crash with fire hydrant in Salinas, police say

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