Man Arrested for Alleged DUI Crash

A 69-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and possessing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia -- all while his license was suspended -- was arrested Friday after he rear-ended another vehicle in Indian Wells, authorities said.

The crash happened around 12:45 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 111 and Village Court, said Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Dan Devinny.

Larry Lavon Zeigler of Cathedral City was driving a Jeep Laredo when it struck a Honda Civic that was stopped at a traffic signal, Devinny said.

Zeigler suffered minor injuries but declined medical treatment and the driver of the Honda was not injured, Devinny said.

Deputies arrested Zeigler and booked him at the county jail in Indio on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license, Devinny said.