A big rig driver who overturned his truck, causing a partial closure of State Route 94, is suspected to have been driving while intoxicated, California Highway patrol officials report.
The accident was reported just before 4 p.m. when officials said a 45,000-pound big rig carrying garlic turned on its side near the northbound State Route 15 transition ramp to eastbound SR-94
Officials said the driver took a turn onto the on-ramp too sharp and fast, causing the truck to overturn. Garlic was strewn across the roadway, leaving an odorous mess for crews to clean up.
Arriving CHP officials reported that the driver of the big rig smelled of alcohol. He was given a field sobriety test and failed, according to officials. Soon after, he was taken into custody.
The overturned truck prompted the closure of the northbound SR-15 transition ramp to eastbound SR-94. A Sig Alert was issued for the area.
The ramp was not reopened until 8:40 p.m.
The truck was on its way to Chicago at the time of the accident, officials said.
Local
The logo on the side of the truck was that of a local company, Rust and Sons. When NBC 7 crews went to the business in El Cajon, an employee said the company has no comment on this incident.
