James Loney arrested after crashing

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Police said Thursday that Dodgers first baseman James Loney was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after getting in an accident on the 101 Freeway on Nov. 14.

California Highway Patrol spokesman Leland Tang told the Los Angeles Times that the accident took place at around 6:15 p.m. PT in Sherman Oaks. Loney's Masarati sideswiped several cars before coming to a stop in the fast lane with the player passed out inside.

"His unusual behavior at the scene caused concern on the part of the L.A city fire paramedics and he was transported to Sherman Oaks Hospital for further tests," Tang said, according to the newspaper.

Loney was traveling westbound when he hit three vehicles and then abruptly came to a stop.

"The three parties involved in the collision including the driver of a 2008 Mini Cooper, a Toyota Prius and Mercedes Benz attempted to contact Mr. Loney but according to their statements he appeared to be unconscious," Tang said, according to the Times. "He eventually awoke and he saw all the people standing around him. He then attempted to flee the scene."

A CHP officer, who first responded to the scene, wrote in his report that Loney displayed "objective symptoms of being intoxicated or being under the influence of something."

A person close to Loney told the Times that the player tested negative for drugs and alcohol, but Tang told the newspaper that results of a blood test taken by officers was not yet available.

Loney was uninjured in the accident and has been taking part in baseball activities.

The arrest was first reported by TMZ.com.

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