The California Highway Patrol says a driver crashed into a tree after their vehicle left the roadway traveling northbound on State Route 89 near Pope Beach in South Lake Tahoe.
It happened just after 10:30 Saturday night.
When troopers arrived, the driver had left the area to find medical aid.Â
Investigators say when they found the driver, they showed signs of being intoxicated. The driver later admitted to driving under the influence and was arrested.
The driver suffered moderate injuries in the crash.
