Wrong-way crash on HWY 101 sends one to hospital as another driver flees scene

*This story has been updated to reflect that the wrong-way driver fled the scene.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - A wrong-way driver appears to be responsible for a crash Tuesday morning on Highway 101 near Main Street in Santa Maria. Now law enforcement is looking for the driver who fled on foot.

The crash was reported just after 5 a.m. on the southbound side of the freeway. Two cars were involved in the crash.

According to California Highway Patrol, a Ford Focus was traveling the wrong way on southbound Highway 101 when it collided with a Honda Civic.

The driver of the Civic told law enforcement he was driving when he suddenly saw headlights coming toward him at a high-rate of speed. The driver said he did not have time to avoid the crash.

The driver of the Civic was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The driver of the Focus abandoned his car and fled on foot. CHP said the driver is still outstanding.

Debris was scattered across the roadway and caused a closure of all three lanes for a short time. All lanes have since reopened.

The crash is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol.