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Irfan Sarwar Arrested After DUI Crash on 5 Freeway [Yreka, CA]
One Killed in Crash Involving DUI Driver on 5 Freeway near Montague Road in Yreka
YREKA, CA (January 7, 2021) – Police arrested Irfan Sarwar after a DUI crash on 5 Freeway on Thursday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened just south of Montague Road around 1:30 AM.
Based on a report, the San Pablo man was driving a Toyota Prius southbound the freeway at 70-75 miles per hour at the time of the crash. Due to unknown reasons, he struck a Freightliner big rig parked on the west shoulder of the onramp. Subsequently, the Toyota then veered off the road’s western edge and continued westbound across to the onramp, colliding with other tractor-trailers parked on the shoulder.
As a result, a passenger in the Toyota died at the scene. Officials did not yet release the victim’s name pending kin notification. Emergency crews transported Sarwar to Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka for treatment.
After an initial investigation, police arrested Sarwar for driving under the influence of alcohol. At this point, the incident is still under investigation.
We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the victim.
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