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Drunk Driver Causes Fiery I-70 Crash
1 Apr
Summary
- An 80-year-old man was intoxicated when he caused a wrong-way crash.
- The crash involved Oliver's SUV and multiple tractor-trailers on I-70.
- Authorities reported minor injuries, lucky to avoid fatalities in the crash.
A fiery wrong-way crash on Interstate 70 in Westmoreland County was caused by an 80-year-old man reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The incident occurred near the Yukon exit in Hempfield Township shortly after 1 a.m. on February 10th.
Police identified the suspect as Daniel Oliver, who is facing charges including driving under the influence and risking catastrophe. When stopped, officers noted an odor of alcohol on Oliver's breath, and subsequent tests revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.095% along with a positive test for THC.
Dashcam footage confirmed Oliver's SUV was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of I-70. The collision involved multiple tractor-trailers, causing significant disruption. The highway was shut down in both directions for several hours following the crash.
While several injuries were reported, authorities stated it was fortunate that no fatalities occurred. Oliver has since been arraigned on the charges and released.
