Woman killed in DUI crash in Anaheim, 29-year-old suspect arrested

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) — A 29-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk following a car crash in Anaheim that left another woman dead.

The collision happened around 10 p.m. Sunday night at Magnolia Avenue and Broadway, according to the Anaheim Police Department.

Authorities say the victim was driving southbound in a red Honda when the DUI suspect, Samantha Farris of Buena Park, was traveling northbound in a white sedan and turned left in front of her. They collided in the intersection.

The victim, 56-year-old Suzanne Fierro from Long Beach, was still trapped in her car when paramedics arrived at the scene. She was extricated and taken to the hospital, but she did not survive her injuries.

According to police, witnesses said they saw Farris drinking alcohol at a nearby eatery just before the deadly crash.

Farris was arrested and charged for felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Her blood alcohol test is still pending.

She posted bond Monday.