Big Rig Collision Traps Driver—Police Arrest Driver on Suspicion of DUI

March 21, 2012 - According to reports a collision with a big rig caused a driver to be trapped, who was later arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Gabe Montoya the big rig accident occurred at approximately 11:35 p.m. Tuesday night in the southbound lanes of the 55 Freeway. The accident happened in the vicinity north of Victoria in Costa Mesa.

California Highway Patrol Officer Montoya said that the accident involved a big rig and a Toyota RAV4. CHP officials believe that the driver of the Toyota struck the back end of the big rig and became trapped underneath it.

The driver of the Toyota was transported to an area hospital, his injuries were not released. CHP Officer Montoya said that the driver was arrested at the hospital for suspicion of driving under the influence.

The collision caused the No. 2, 3 and 4 lanes of the 55 Freeway to be closed until approximately 1:05 a.m. the California Highway Patrol said.

Big Rig Crash Causes Traffic Congestion on the 55 Freeway

March 10, 2012 - According to reports a big rig crash caused traffic to be congested on the 55 Freeway.

According to the California Highway Patrol the accident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the 55 Freeway in the vicinity south of the Edinger Avenue exit in Santa Ana.

California Highway Patrol officials said that the crash caused the big rig’s trailer to overturn. The big rig trailer overturned in the northbound lanes of the 55 Freeway, blocking the carpool lanes.

The cause of the tractor trailer crash has not been released, or if there were any other vehicles involved in the accident.

Motorists, according to California Highway Patrol officials can expect delays on the 55 Freeway.