Deputy avoids crash with wrong-way driver in Tampa

A Tampa man was arrested for driving the wrong way on Fowler Avenue Saturday morning.

A Hillsborough County deputy spotted the set of headlights coming at him westbound in the eastbound lanes. The deputy pulled over the 2004 GMC Yukon and arrested Marvin Benitez, 39.

Deputies said Benitez had a blood alcohol level of .201-.204 which is twice over the legal limit.

Benitez was charged with DUI and possession of cocaine.