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Woman accused of driving drunk, knocking other vehicle into ditch in North Valley crash
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Police say an Albuquerque woman was driving drunk when she hit another vehicle, knocking it into a ditch, and then became combative with law enforcement officers Tuesday afternoon in the North Valley.
Cynthia Valencia, 40, is charged with assault on a peace officer, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, driving while under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident and careless driving. It is unclear if she is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
After 1 p.m. Tuesday, Bernalillo County Fire Rescue responded to a call of a crash at Edith and El Pueblo NE, BCFR spokesperson William Harris said.
A fire marshal told Albuquerque police officers they saw a speeding SUV hit another vehicle, which landed on its side in an acequia, according to a criminal complaint filed in Metropolitan Court. Both occupants refused to be taken to a hospital, Harris said.
Officers then saw one of the drivers — later identified as Valencia — stumbling toward them as she raised her right fist, attempting to strike an officer, and “tensed up her arms to avoid being handcuffed” before being arrested, police said.
