Wrong-Way I-5 Driver Causes Head-On Crash, Closes Interstate

Interstate 5 was shut down for an hour early Friday morning, after a wrong-way driver causes a head-on crash.

Officials say around 1:30 Friday morning, a woman entered the freeway at the Medford viaduct, and started driving northbound in the southbound lanes.

Police say she drove for about two miles before colliding head-on with this black pick-up. There were no injuries to report.

Police say the woman was taken into custody for a DUII.

Oregon State Police, The Medford Police Department, and ODOT responded to the crash. The investigation will continue on Friday morning.

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