Impaired Driver Crashes Into CHP Patrol | California News

A California Highway Patrol officer is seriously injured after being struck by a DUI driver in Ventura County’s Grimes Canyon — the crash also critically hurt a 40-year-old passenger. The impaired driver, identified as Skinner, drifted into oncoming traffic before hitting the patrol car. He was arrested for DUI causing bodily injury and treated for minor injuries. CHP officials warned that drunk driving has no excuses and urged safe alternatives like rideshares. The road was closed for three hours as multiple agencies responded. Thankfully, both victims are expected to recover fully — but the incident serves as a sobering reminder of the deadly consequences of impaired driving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f67ea9d079fb4231