Wrong Way Crash Sends Two to Hospital | News

(Updated: 12:00 p.m.) - A head on crash along Southeast Boulevard clogged up traffic around the intersection of 29th Thursday afternoon.

A driver was speeding the wrong way down the street in a Honda CRV when he struck a FedEx delivery truck. Before that he almost hit one of our newsroom producers. Joseph Suttner, producer, had to swerve out of the way to avoid a collision with the wrong way driver.

"After he crashed and I got out of my car, I ran over to the scene to see if anyone was injured, “ shared Suttner. He continued, “The wrong way driver was severely injured. It was like a scene out of a TV drama, but it was real, and very scary."

After dialing 911, Suttner stayed at the scene where he was interviewed by police and so pictures could be taken of his vehicle. 

Spokane Police Department just announced the driver's name. San V. Luong, 40.

Based on witness accounts, Luong was estimated to be going 60-70 mph. 

Ofc. Jennifer DeRuwe says Luong remains in critical condition while the FedEx driver suffered minor injuries. Both were transported to the hospital. Luong was transported by a MedStar helicopter.

Alcohol does not appear to a factor in the crash, but police are still investigating. 

Previous Coverage:

• One Hospitalized After South Hill Wrong Way Crash, KXLY [November 3rd, 2011]