Arroyo Grande, CA (January 9, 2025) – Two men, David Berdahl and Anthony Padron, sustained serious injuries in a wrong-way collision on Highway 101 early Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The accident occurred at approximately 12:43 a.m. just north of Grand Avenue. Authorities reported that David Berdahl was driving a 2008 Ford Ranger northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 101 when he collided head-on with a 2009 Jeep Liberty driven by Anthony Padron.

Emergency responders extricated Berdahl from the Ford and transported him to Adventist Health Sierra Vista Hospital with major injuries. The Jeep caught fire following the collision, but Padron managed to escape on his own. He was later transported to Marian Regional Medical Center, also with major injuries.

CHP has indicated that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash, and the investigation is ongoing.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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