Suspected wrong-way driver arrested in Coachella

California Highway Patrol officers arrested an alleged wrong-way driver early Monday morning after a minor collision and reportedly punching another motorist in the face.

Officers were called to Interstate 10 in the eastbound lanes near the All American Canal at 4:59 a.m.

That’s where CHP officers said a big rig driver tried to make sure the suspected wrong-way driver, Rommel Sequeira, 33, was alright when Sequeira allegedly punched him in the face.

Nobody was hospitalized, but eastbound freeway traffic was blocked for a time. All lanes have since reopened.

Police said they believed drugs and alcohol could be factors in the incident.

There was no immediate word on any charges against Sequeira.

Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for updates.