Former NBA star Paul Pierce was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence after California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers found him asleep behind the wheel on U.S. Highway 101, authorities said.

CHP said officers were clearing a multi-vehicle crash on the northbound side of 101 and had several lanes closed during the investigation. When lanes reopened roughly an hour later, a Range Rover remained stopped in live traffic south of the crash scene.

Officers approached and found the driver, identified as Pierce, asleep and conducted a DUI evaluation. He was taken into custody on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI. The case will be forwarded to the Los Angeles city attorney for review.

Local outlets reported Pierce was cited and released. No injuries were reported in connec

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