The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating after a semi truck drove the wrong way on a major interstate over the weekend.
On Sunday, June 15, multiple 911 callers reported a wrong-way semi truck on I-5 in Siskiyou County, according to CHP’s Yreka division.
Callers told police that the truck drove through the center median and then went north in the southbound lanes of I-5.
“One of our officers was able to get into position and intercepted the big rig before a tragedy occurred. This was a very unique and dangerous situation,” CHP said.
Drugs and alcohol were not a factor, according to police.
“Thank you to all the concerned citizens who reported this incident so we could take appropriate action! Your quick thinking might have saved lives,” said CHP.