Disney Channel star Debby Ryan was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, authorities said Wednesday.
The "Jessie" actress was driving around Los Angeles on April 5 when she crashed her white Audi into a black Mercedes Benz, LAPD Officer Mike Lopez confirmed.
Police conducted a field sobriety test and determined the 22-year-old was under the influence, officials said. Ryan was arrested on a felony DUI; however, local authorities reduced her offense to a misdemeanor.
Ryan was released on $100,000 bail, and the Los Angeles City Attorney tells E! News that she was charged with two misdemeanor counts: driving under the influence and driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or above.
She addressed the incident on Twitter Wednesday, apologizing to her fans for what happened. [[375716051, C]]
"Over the last few days I have had the chance to think about my actions, and I wish I had used better judgement," she wrote. "I recognize that I am a role model and have always worked hard to set a good example for my millions of fans. I am so sorry to disappoint everyone."
Ryan has talked in the past about surviving an abusive relationship. Last year the Disney star opened up to Teen Vogue about a friendship that turned out to be incredibly unhealthy.
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"I wasn't dating this person. This person considered themselves my best friend," she told the publication. "We also had a professional relationship and it was such emotional manipulation to the point where it became physical, and it stopped before it got too far." [[25991739, C]]
She added, "The second someone puts their hand on you, a boundary has been crossed. If anyone is feeling manipulated or abused, that's the best it's going to get and you have to fight for yourself now."