Former Boston Celtics basketball player Paul Pierce was charged on suspicion of misdemeanor of driving under the influence Tuesday night.
Police said Pierce was found asleep behind the wheel on Interstate 101.
California Highway Police said they responded to a multi-vehicle crash at 10:38 p.m. on the highway.
Officers closed four of the six lanes, and reopened them approximately an hour later.
As lanes reopened, police said they saw a Range Rover SUV stopped in lanes before the crash scene.
Police said when they approached the vehicle, they identified the driver as Paul Pierce.
Officers noted signs of alcohol impairment and conducted a DUI investigation.
Pierce was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.