Sonora, CA — The CHP reports the driver suffered moderate injuries in a solo vehicle crash on Highway 49 early this morning when she smashed into a wall.
The accident happened just before 2 a.m. Tuesday south of Parrott’s Ferry Road. The CHP reports 43-year-old Michelle Pingree driving a 1995 Honda Del Sol southbound on the highway went off the roadway hitting a concrete wall. The impact spun the car back into the southbound lane partially blocking it.
Pingree was taken by ambulance to Sonora Regional Medical Center for treatment. She was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence.
This post was last modified on 02/23/2016 7:55 pm
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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