CHP officers allegedly targeted by wrong-way driver in Davis

The officers suffered minor to moderate injuries when their patrol vehicle was hit head-on.

DAVIS — Two California Highway Patrol officers were injured Wednesday in Davis when a wrong-way driver intentionally hit their vehicle head-on, authorities said.

The collision happened around 3:40 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 80 west of Mace Boulevard.

The officers had just completed an enforcement stop on an unrelated vehicle when “an individual drove his vehicle at a high rate of speed along the right shoulder of the freeway and intentionally struck the patrol vehicle head-on,” CHP Assistant Commissioner Ezery Beauchamp said in a video statement posted to social media.

The officers, who were wearing their seatbelts, suffered minor to moderate injuries in the crash. They were treated at an area hospital.

The collision was caught on camera. The footage showed the SUV rolling over after hitting the patrol vehicle.

The driver of the SUV was taken into custody.

“Acts of violence like this against our officers will not be tolerated,” Beauchamp said. “Our CHP detectives and investigative personnel will work collaboratively with the district attorney’s office to ensure this individual is held accountable for his actions.”

Two CHP officers injured in deliberate wrong-way crash on Interstate-80. Both were seated inside the patrol vehicle when an individual intentionally crashed into them. Officers treated for injuries; suspect in custody. Watch video from a passing motorist who captured it on film. pic.twitter.com/ZNF7Tns7t2

— CHP Headquarters (@CHP_HQ) March 15, 2024

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