(La Porte County, IN) - A Chicago area man could face time in prison for allegedly driving impaired on drugs while heading the wrong way on the Indiana Toll Road in La Porte County.

Kamal Abdallah, 51, was arrested Wednesday night on charges of operating while intoxicated, reckless driving and possession of a controlled substance.

According to Indiana State Police, he was westbound in the eastbound lanes outside La Porte and heading toward a trooper monitoring traffic.  Several drivers had to take evasive action to avoid collisions.

During a traffic stop, police said pills identified as a controlled substance were found along with a THC vape pen.