Crime & Safety
Highway 1 Multi-Car Pileup Caused By Drunk Driver, Police Say
Police say the woman was involved in a major crash that blocked Highway 1.
PACIFICA, CA — A Pacifica woman was arrested this week on suspicion of driving under the influence after she was involved in a crash on Highway 1 in town, police said Friday. The crash led to an hours-long partial closure of the roadway.
Police and firefighters responded to Highway 1 at Reina Del Mar Avenue around 3:55 p.m. Tuesday on a report of a collision, police said.
"Upon arrival, it was found that four vehicles were involved in the collision in the number two lane of northbound traffic," police said in a news release.
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There were no injuries, but a lane was closed until around 5:15 p.m. so officers could investigate, police said.
"Officers determined the driver of one of the involved vehicles exhibited symptoms of intoxication," police said.
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Marsha Byrd, 53, of Pacifica, was ultimately arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, according to police.
— Bay City News Service contributed to this report / Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone
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