Overview
- California Highway Patrol says officers found the 47-year-old Hall of Famer asleep in a Range Rover stopped in a traffic lane after lanes reopened from a crash investigation around 11:35 p.m. Tuesday.
- Officers reported signs of alcohol impairment and conducted a DUI investigation before arresting Pierce on suspicion of misdemeanor driving under the influence.
- Pierce was booked at the CHP Central Los Angeles Area office, and the investigative file will be forwarded to prosecuting authorities for review.
- Local outlets report Pierce was cited and released from custody following the arrest.
- Pierce has not publicly commented on the incident; outlets note he posted a basketball video on social media earlier Thursday.