SUV driver arrested for DUI following deadly crash that despatched semi hauling doubles down embankment
The California Freeway Patrol (CHP) has arrested a motorist following a crash that claimed the lifetime of a truck driver in Merced late Monday evening.
The crash occurred round 11:20 p.m on Monday, March 6, on Freeway 99 in Merced.
CHP says that 35 12 months previous motorist Anthony Carrasco was southbound on Freeway 99 when he tried to move a semi truck hauling double trailers by driving at a excessive price of pace on the slim proper shoulder.
Troopers say that the Chevy Tahoe pushed by Carrasco grew to become wedged between the guardrail and the truck. This brought on the truck to jackknife after which tumble off the freeway down a steep embankment.
The truck driver, a 55 12 months previous Sacramento resident, was pinned contained in the cab of his truck. First responders tried to free him from the wreckage, however he died on the scene.
Carrasco was not injured.
Carrasco was booked into Merced County Jail.
Fees embrace a misdemeanor cost of unlicensed driver, and felony prices of gross vehicular manslaughter whereas intoxicated, DUI .08 inflicting bodily damage, and DUI alcohol/medication inflicting bodily damage, based on Merced County Sheriff Public Providers.
The crash stays below investigation by CHP.
