Orlando man accused of wrong-way DUI crash on I-75, troopers say

Allison Petro

A 19-year-old Orlando man is accused of driving the wrong way on I-75 in Gainesville, causing a crash early Mornning morning.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident happened just before 2:30 a.m.

Troopers said Gabriel Markaj was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of the interstate, weaving across multiple lanes of traffic.

Another driver, heading northbound, attempted to swerve around Markaj but was clipped on the back of his car.

Markaj is facing several charges, including driving under the influence.

>> FHP is investigating the incident.