FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) - On December 30, 2019 at approximately 8:49 pm, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) received reports of a traffic collision in the area of Sunset Ave, west of Pennsylvania Ave. CHP and Sacramento Metro Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and determined a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling at an unknown speed eastbound on Sunset Ave. before it collided with the right curb and a guywire of a power pole.  The Tahoe then overturned onto the passenger side and the unrestrained right front passenger (male DOB: 01/16/63) was partially ejected and subsequently crushed by the Tahoe.  Two other teenage passengers, who were restrained, and were transported to a local area hospital for precautionary reasons.  The female driver (Debra Glenell Christie of Folsom, CA , DOB: 03/02/80) fled the scene on foot.  A search was conducted by North Sacramento Area CHP officers assisted by Citrus Heights PD, Sacramento Sherriff and CHP aircraft.  The driver was located in a nearby yard at approximately 10:06 pm.  She was determined to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  Christie was booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail on charges of 20001 VC, Felony Hit and Run, 23153(a) VC, Felony DUI, 191.5(a) PC, Felony Manslaughter, and 1203.2 PC, Probation Violation. 

This traffic collision is still under investigation.  

Any additional information about this news release should be directed to Officer Greg Zumstein who will be available at the CHP North Sacramento Area business phone number: (916) 348-2300, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or you can reach him on his cell phone at (916) 798-0975