Woman Arrested after DUI Crash on Highway 50

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA (October 20, 2022) – Sunday morning, authorities arrested Catherine Sleight after a DUI collision on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. 

The collision happened on October 16th near the Taco Bell on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. 

According to initial reports, Sleight was driving in the area when she rear-ended another vehicle. Upon impact, two occupants from the other vehicle sustained various injuries. 

The identities of the injured parties remain undisclosed at this time.

Following preliminary investigations, responding officers said Sleight exhibited signs of intoxication. South Lake Tahoe police later charged her with a felony DUI and booked her into jail on a $75,000 bail. 

No further details have been released to the public at this time. South Lake Tahoe Police Department will provide more information once available. 

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