(KRON) -- The potential for a serious crash was averted on Monday when an elderly woman driving against traffic on Interstate 80 in Fairfield was pulled over by police, according to the California Highway Patrol. Video shared by authorities (watch above) shows the wrong-way driver traveling against traffic in the express lane of westbound I-80, passing within feet of vehicles one lane over. CHP officers quickly responded just before 5:50 p.m. to reports of the wrong-way driver and initiated a traffic break to prevent a head-on crash. After the flow of traffic was stopped, a Fairfield Police Department officer stopped the driver. (Photo: CHP Solano) “Officers determined the elderly female driver was confused and disoriented after contacting her,” CHP wrote. “She was safely reunited with her family.” Authorities said her driving status will be reviewed following the incident. VIDEO: Tesla driver appears to be sleeping behind wheel on East Bay highway CHP is reminding the public that it offers a senior driver education class for people 65 years of age and older. The class, called “Age Well, Drive Smart,” covers topics such as aging and its effects on safe driving, maintaining good physical health and self-assessment. ...read more read less