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Woman arrested after driving under the influence on Austin Road

California Highway Patrol arrested a woman after driving under the influence in El Centro, Calif. earlier this week.

According to a witness, a gray Mini Cooper, which was being driven recklessly, passed and nearly collided with their vehicle on Monday.

At one point, the Mini Cooper ran off the roadway and came to a stop on the shoulder.

The driver, Dawn R. Johnson of Potrero, Calif., exited her vehicle and jumped into the nearby canal.

A CHP officer arrived on scene and assisted Johnson out of the canal by using a buoy.

After the incident was investigated, Johnson was arrested for driving under the influence.

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