Woman Was Under the Influence During Crash: Police

A woman accused of driving under the influence was arrested after a crash on South Colony Road in Wallingford on Monday night.

Police said Nikki Arriaza, 34, of Wallingford was on South Colony Road and turned left toward Willard Avenue at 5:50 p.m. and her tan 2000 Buick Lesabre hit a green 1996 Plymouth Voyager.

Both vehicles sustained heavy front end damage and were towed from the scene.

The driver Arriaza struck was transported to an area hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

Police took Arriaza into custody and charged her with operating while under the influence of liquor or drug and failure to yield the right of way while making a left turn.

She was released on a $2,000 bond and is due in Meriden Superior Court on July 17.

Police cleared the scene at 7:05 p.m.

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