Man Injured in San Luis Obispo Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 101 near TV Tower Road
San Luis Obispo, California (March 27, 2022) – One person was injured in a Sunday morning head-on collision in San Luis Obispo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at around 5:15 a.m. on Highway 101 near TV Tower Road.
21-year-old David Lopez, of Santa Maria, was driving a Dodge Challenger northbound in the southbound lanes when he collided head-on with an oncoming Toyota 4Runner.
The driver of the Toyota, identified as a 37-year-old Atascadero man, was injured in the crash and was hospitalized.
Another vehicle was hit by the crash debris, causing minor damage.
Lopez was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
More details about the accident were not provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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