A UPS truck driver was under the influence and had marijuana and an open alcohol container in his vehicle when he struck three other vehicles on Route 28 in O’Hara during rush hour Friday, injuring passengers.

The suspect is 27 but he was not identified by state police, who said charges are pending. State police reported that passengers in the struck vehicles suffered injuries and were transported to various hospitals but provided no specifics.

According to state police, the accident happened at 6:28 p.m. when the truck struck three vehicles while traveling southbound on Route 28 near RIDC Industrial Park. Police determined the UPS driver had been driving under the influence while operating a commercial vehicle and was in possession of marijuana and an open container. Charges are pending lab results, police said.

First Published: January 5, 2019, 2:18 p.m.