Norman mother convicted of drunk driving to be released from prison

Sara Polston will be released after serving 70 days of an 8-year sentence

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Sara Polston, a woman from Norman, Oklahoma, who admitted to driving drunk and causing a nearly deadly crash, will be released from prison on Thursday after serving 70 days of an 8-year sentence.

Why it matters

Drunk driving incidents continue to be a major public safety concern in Oklahoma, with the state ranking among the highest in the nation for alcohol-related traffic fatalities. This case highlights the ongoing challenges in balancing punishment, rehabilitation, and public safety when it comes to drunk driving offenders.

The details

Polston pleaded guilty to charges of drunk driving and causing bodily injury after an incident in 2025 where she crashed her vehicle into another car, critically injuring the other driver. She was sentenced to 8 years in prison but is being released after serving only 70 days due to good behavior and participation in rehabilitation programs.

  • Polston will be released from prison on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
  • Polston was sentenced to 8 years in prison in 2025 for the drunk driving incident.

The players

Sara Polston

A woman from Norman, Oklahoma who was convicted of drunk driving and causing a nearly deadly crash in 2025.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will review Polston's early release and determine if any additional conditions or monitoring will be required upon her release.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges in Oklahoma around drunk driving and the need to balance punishment, rehabilitation, and public safety when it comes to these types of offenders.