Watch CBS News

Sacramento Man Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Large Rocks At Freeway Drivers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- A Sacramento man has been arrested after police say he threw rocks as large as footballs onto cars from a freeway overpass, injuring several people.

The California Highway Patrol says 47-year-old Pedro Ruiz Espinoza was arrested Monday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

It's not clear whether he has an attorney.

Authorities believe he's the man who tossed rocks from several Interstate 5 overpasses onto passing cars in Sacramento, beginning in October.

© Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.