A California state senator has been cited on suspicion of driving under the influence. State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes denies wrongdoing. She was involved in a vehicle collision in Sacramento Monday.

A California state senator cited on suspicion of DUI following a car crash in Sacramento has forcefully denied the allegation — saying she has been “falsely accused.”

A California state lawmaker was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs following a crash this week in Sacramento, police said. Sen. Sabrina Cervantes, D-Riverside, told KCRA 3 in a statement that she did not have alcohol in her system.