Dual Rollover Crash Leads To DUI Arrest

SANTA CRUZ, CA — A 79-year-old Aptos man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing his car into another vehicle, leading to both cars overturning on state Highway 1 in Santa Cruz on Wednesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.

David Barnes was arrested following the crash reported around 4:25 p.m. on northbound Highway 1 north of North Branciforte Avenue, CHP officials said.

Barnes was driving a green 1996 Acura Integra when, for some reason, crashed into a 2015 Toyota Corolla on the highway, causing both cars to hit the metal guardrail and then overturn. Barnes was ejected from the vehicle in the crash, according to the CHP.

Barnes was taken to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center with major injuries while the 43-year-old Palo Alto man driving the Toyota was also taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.

Investigators determined alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in the collision and arrested Barnes on suspicion of felony DUI, CHP officials said.

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