Two people were arrested for DUI in Fresno after the passenger grabbed the wheel and helped crash an SUV into a local business. (CHP)
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Two people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after an SUV crashed into a Fresno business near Shaw and Wishon avenues — and investigators say both were behind the wheel.
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The California Highway Patrol and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office responded to a solo-vehicle crash involving an SUV that struck a building, authorities said on Tuesday.
While initially believed to be a single-driver incident, the investigation revealed a rare twist: both the driver and the passenger were under the influence and both were in control of the vehicle.
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According to officials, the passenger attempted to steer while the vehicle was in motion, ultimately causing the SUV to veer into the business.
Both individuals were arrested for DUI.
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Authorities reminded the public that driving under the influence is illegal and dangerous — regardless of which seat you’re in.
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