Drunk Woman Crashes Mustang At Over DOUBLE the Legal Limit Before DWI Arrest

On May 14, 2023 around 4:06, the Vineland Police Department was notified of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on E Sherman Avenue westbound near the intersection with S East Boulevard. Officer Eduardo Santiago arrived on scene around 4:14 PM, and Officer Christopher Howard arrived shortly afterwards around 4:17 PM. When Officer Santiago arrived on scene, he observed that a 2009 Mustang driven by 24-year-old Sabrina had struck a 2022 Subaru WRX from behind. None of the drivers or passengers reported any injuries.

As he was speaking with the Sabrina, he observed indicators of impairment. Sabrina told the officer that she had been at Uncle Ricky’s earlier that day. Officer Alexander Hunter also arrived on scene to assist around 4:27 PM. Based on the officers’ suspicion of impairment, Sabrina was asked to exit the vehicle and perform field sobriety exercises.

Officer Hunter started with the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. During the HGN test, Officer Hunter observed a lack of smooth pursuit, distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation, and the onset of nystagmus prior to 45 degrees. Vertical gaze nystagmus was not observed. The second exercise was the Walk and Turn test. During the Walk and Turn test, Sabrina did not touch heel-to-toe on each step and took an incorrect number of steps. The final exercise was the One Leg Stand test, and Sabrina failed to raise her foot in the proper fashion and displayed a lack of balance.

Based on the motor vehicle accident, the indicator of impairment, and her inability to adequately perform the field sobriety exercises, Sabrina was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. Sabrina admitted that she was in possession of a substance that could cause impairment and that it was inside the vehicle. Sabrina was transported by Officer Hunter to the Vineland Police Department for further processing. Officer Santiago stayed with the vehicle until it was towed for a mandatory 12-hour impound as required by John’s Law.

At the Vineland Police Department, the Standard Statement for Motor Vehicle Operators was read to her, and she agreed to submit breath samples for testing. Her Alcotest results indicated a BAC of 0.20%, which was more than double the legal limit of 0.08%. After they finished processing her, Sabrina was released to her mother pending her court appearance after she signed the Potential Liability Form on Sabrina’s behalf. Sabrina was issued the following summonses: Operating under the influence, reckless driving, and no liability insurance coverage on motor vehicle

Court records indicate that on August 16, 2023, Sabrina pleaded guilty to operating under the influence. As a result of her guilty plea, she had to spend 12 hours at an intoxicated driver resource center, use an ignition interlock device for 3 months, and pay a total of $640 in fines. The other 2 citations were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.