Fresno County Wrong-Way DUI Suspect Arrested on Highway 99

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 4 months ago on

February 6, 2025

A wrong-way DUI driver on Highway 99 was arrested after a 9-1-1 caller’s tip helped CHP officers prevent a potential tragedy. (CHP)

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A wrong-way driver traveling at speeds of 80 to 90 mph on Highway 99 was arrested after a 9-1-1 caller alerted authorities, preventing a potential tragedy, the CHP said on Wednesday.

The driver was spotted heading south in the northbound lanes south of Manning Avenue.

California Highway Patrol officers stopped traffic near Second Street in Selma, where the suspect — said by authorities to be nearly three times the legal blood alcohol limit — made a U-turn directly in front of officers.

He was taken into custody and booked on DUI charges, the CHP said.

Authorities credited the quick-thinking caller and officers’ swift response for saving lives — including that of the driver.

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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.