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Candidate Faces DUI Charges After Crash | Charleston News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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Summary
Washington state House candidate Kristina Perez is facing serious legal trouble after a DUI arrest tied to a multi-vehicle crash — she allegedly hit a car, triggering a chain reaction involving five vehicles, then refused field sobriety tests while denying she was in an accident. The incident, captured on police video, shows her praying and crying in the back of the cruiser after arrest — a dramatic moment that could derail her campaign against incumbent Melanie Morgan, whom she narrowly beat in the primary. With legal proceedings looming, this scandal threatens to dominate the November race. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://wchstv.com/news/nation-world/prosecutors-charge-washington-state-democratic-candidate-with-a-dui-sobriety-test-accident-alcohol More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3177a1de5c9ae4fe Report issues to [email protected].