Wrong-Way Attempt Ends in DUI Arrest 

August 18, 2026 – Madera CHP officials report that on Sunday, August 16, 2026, just before 7:30 p.m., CHP Madera officers responded to reports of a vehicle attempting to enter northbound SR-99 in the wrong direction from the Avenue 20½ off-ramp.

Before entering the main line of the freeway, the driver veered off the roadway and became high-centered on the shoulder.

Officers contacted the driver, a 31-year-old Chowchilla woman, and conducted a DUI investigation. She was determined to be three times over the legal alcohol limit. She was arrested and booked into the Madera County Jail.

Driving impaired doesn’t just put your life at risk—it threatens every innocent person sharing the road. Make the responsible choice before the first drink: arrange a safe ride home.

Source & photos: Madera CHP