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[06-17-2025] Shasta County, CA – Bystander Injured After DUI Crash Into Liquor Store on Victor Avenue in Redding

Published June 18, 2025

[06-17-2025] Bystander Injured After DUI Crash Into Liquor Store on Victor Avenue in ReddingA bystander was injured after a woman crashed her vehicle into a liquor store while allegedly driving under the influence in Redding on Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2025.

According to the Redding Police Department, officers responded around 2:30 p.m. to the 2500 block of Victor Avenue, where they found that a vehicle had slammed into the building, causing minor injuries to a citizen who was present at the scene.

The driver, identified as 61-year-old Diana M., was the sole occupant of the car at the time of the crash.

Following a DUI investigation, officers arrested Merical on suspicion of driving under the influence, causing injury. She was transported and booked into the Shasta County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing.

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