Jurupa Valley: Wrong Way Pursuit Crash
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 4-23-23 2:31 AM
LOCATION: WB 60 East of Valley Way
CITY: Jurupa Valley
DETAILS:
- On April 23rd, 2023, at around 2:30 AM, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department was in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the area of 60 and Pedly Rd in Jurupa Valley.
- The suspect exited the freeway and continued on surface streets before entering the 60 Freeway going Eastbound in Westbound lanes at Valley Way.
- Shortly after entering the freeway going the wrong way, the suspect crashed head-on with a white Tesla causing major damage to both vehicles.
- The driver of the white Tesla had to be extricated from the car before being transported to a local hospital with major injuries.
- The suspected DUI driver was evaluated at the scene by paramedics before being taken into custody.
- No other information was provided at the scene.
HANDLING AGENCIES: CHP Riverside/ Riverside County Sheriffs Department