Fresno DUI Suspect Arrested After Wrong-Way Crash Leaves Two Injured

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 10 months ago on

November 22, 2024

A repeat DUI offender caused a wrong-way crash on Freeway 41 in Fresno, injuring two before being arrested. (CHP)

A DUI wrong-way driver, nearly four times the legal limit, who caused a crash on Freeway 41 that left two people injured was arrested, the California Highway Patrol said in a statement Friday morning.

The driver entered the freeway heading directly into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle, according to officials.

The CHP arrested a repeat DUI offender in a two-injury crash on the 41. (CHP)

A Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy witnessed the incident and attempted to warn other drivers, but the crash occurred before the wrong-way vehicle could be stopped.

The suspect, a repeat DUI offender, was arrested and booked into Fresno County Jail. His identity wasn’t revealed by authorities.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.