Two Hospitalized after Wrong-Way Collision near Broad Street
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (January 2, 2024) – Police arrested Ryan Johnson Wednesday afternoon after a DUI crash on southbound Highway 101. The incident occurred around 3:42 p.m., near Broad Street.
Officers reported that the driver of a northbound vehicle crossed into the southbound lanes, resulting in a collision with an oncoming vehicle. Following the impact, the suspect driver lost control and collided with a Dodge Ram 3500 pickup truck, operated by 38-year-old Abram Ramirez from Guadalupe.
Law enforcement apprehended the wrong-way driver, identified as 47-year-old Ryan Johnson of San Luis Obispo, who had attempted to flee the scene on foot. Authorities charged Johnson with suspicion of hit-and-run and felony DUI.
Emergency medical services transported the driver of the second vehicle, 78-year-old Pamela Hays from Pismo Beach, to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. Ramirez also received transportation to the same hospital for minor injuries. Individuals possessing additional information about the incident are urged to contact the San Luis Obispo CHP office at 805-594-8700.
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