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Suspected DUI, Wrong-Way Driver Crashes, Causes Serious Injuries Along I-8: CHP

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The California Highway Patrol responded to scene where a man reportedly drove under the influence and on the wrong side of the road along Interstate 8, resulting in a serious collision Wednesday night.

Officers received a call about a head-on crash just before midnight Wednesday on the freeway in the area between La Mesa and El Cajon.

A 28-year-old man allegedly drove a grey Ford Expedition westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-8 at around 11: 56 p.m., officers said.

Minutes later, the California Highway Patrol was alerted of a head-on collision. The 28-year-old reportedly struck a red BMW 650I, according to witnesses at the scene.

Officers confirmed a 45-year-old man was behind the wheel of the BMW. Both he and the 28-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries and were transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash caused β€œmajor damage” to both vehicles as well, which blocked all eastbound lanes of I-8 late Wednesday night and into the early hours of Thursday, officers said.

The California Highway Patrol said the 28-year-old is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and or drugs at the time of the crash.

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