Alleged DUI driver nearly crashes into Merced CHP officer

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A operator was arrested earlier this week for an alleged DUI aft astir colliding with a Merced serviceman who was guiding a tow motortruck to a collision, the California Highway Patrol said.

According to CHP, earlier this week, an serviceman was guiding a tow motortruck to a collision country erstwhile a conveyance veered into his lane, missing him by conscionable 2 feet.

CHP said the serviceman took speedy evasive enactment and stopped the vehicle, and instantly noticed a beardown odor of alcohol.

A DUI valuation confirmed the operator was nether the influence, and CHP said they were arrested connected the spot.

A patrol car came and helped with the transport to jail.