Red Bluff, CA : Corning man flees after collision on Interstate 5 early Tuesday, June 21, 2016

A Corning man was arrested early Tuesday after fleeing the scene of a collision on Interstate 5 just south of Riverside Avenue.

Malakki Wilson, 20, was allegedly driving his vehicle under the influence of alcohol going northbound on I-5. He struck a 1998 Freightliner big rig and trailer combination from behind, according to a press release issued Tuesday by the Red Bluff California Highway Patrol.

After the collision, Wilson fled the scene on foot and was found 30 minutes later walking through the Tehama Family Fitness Center parking, according to the release.

Wilson resisted arrest and was combative with the arresting officer. Additional CHP units arrived to assist with the arrest and were able to take Wilson into custody with the assistance of an electronic control device.

The driver of the Freightliner, Espinoza Gerardo, 36, of Riverside, was not injured as a result of the collision.

Wilson suffered minor injuries and was transported to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital.

Wilson was booked into Tehama County Jail on charges of driving under the influence, hit and run and resisting arrest. His bail was set at $8,000.

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Corning man flees after collision on Interstate 5