Woman arrested for causing wrong-way crash while driving under the influence

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla – A 62-year-old woman was arrested Monday night for causing a wrong-way crash while driving under the influence, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The reports say a 62-year-old woman was driving north in the southbound lanes on SR-9B, over Interstate 95, when she hit a 63-year-old man from Altamonte Springs driving in a van nearly head-on. It happened around midnight on Monday.

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It does not appear either driver suffered any major injuries. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.

The 62-year-old woman was arrested at the scene of the crash for a DUI.