By Sara Beth Williams–
A mother suspected of driving under the influence collided head on with another driver on Old Auburn Road Sunday morning, officials said.
The head on collision occurred Sunday, May 18 around 5:30 a.m. at the intersection of Old Auburn Road and Bonita Way. According to a Citrus Heights Police Department press release, the driver was identified as Doris Meretz, 35, of Sacramento. Authorities said she appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and had children in the car with her at the time.
The driver of the second vehicle as well as the children in the first vehicle were uninjured. The children were placed in protective custody with Child Protective Services. It’s unclear how many children were passengers.
Old Auburn Road between Bonita Way and Wickham Drive was closed down for around four hours while an investigation was taking place.
Anyone with information regarding the collision is being encouraged to contact Citrus Heights Police at (916) 727-5500.
