"Photos from the scene show the vehicle ripped in half, with the front half of the car at a nearly 90-degree angle from the back half of the car. The two occupants in the car survived the crash, Lee said. The driver, a woman believed to be from San Jose, was placed under arrest at the scene on suspicion of driving while intoxicated due to alcohol."
"CHP investigators are still looking into the crash but do not currently have an estimate for how fast the vehicle was traveling when it hit the tree. I believe they're looking at the crash not only as a driving while intoxicated, but that speed may have played a factor."
"We want to remind everyone if you're going to drink, to make sure you're going to make responsible decisions and designating a sober driver. The crash should remind drivers to avoid driving while intoxicated and to take steps to avoid distractions while driving."
California Highway Patrol officers arrested a woman on Saturday evening after her 2012 Ford Fusion crashed into a tree on Interstate 280 south of Winchester, splitting the vehicle in half. The driver, believed to be from San Jose, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving while intoxicated due to alcohol. Both occupants survived the crash, though the passenger sustained severe injuries requiring hospitalization that are not expected to be life-threatening. CHP investigators are examining whether speed also contributed to the crash. Officers emphasized the importance of responsible driving decisions, including designating sober drivers when consuming alcohol.
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