Suspected drunk driver causes power outage in Scottsdale, police say
Sep 6, 2024, 7:02 AM
A suspected drunk driver crashed into a power pole, causing an outage in Scottsdale, on Sept. 6, 2024, authorities said. (File Photo via Scottsdale Police Department)
(File Photo via Scottsdale Police Department)
PHOENIX — A suspected drunk driver crashed into a power pole in the early hours of Friday morning, leaving dozens of Scottsdale residents without electricity, authorities said.
The DUI suspect was arrested after the collision near 68th Street and Thomas Road around 4 a.m., the Scottsdale Police Department said.
The driver’s identity has not been released. He refused medical treatment and no injuries have been reported, police said.
🚨#TrafficAlert🚨
We are investigating a single vehicle collision into a power pole near 6700 E. Thomas Rd. The driver of the vehicle has refused medical treatment. The fire department is also on scene for some downed power lines which has disrupted power in the area. pic.twitter.com/oqlp1WCKbF— ScottsdalePD (@ScottsdalePD) September 6, 2024
Suspected drunk driver caused power outage, police say
The crash left the power pole damaged, which impacted power lines in the area.
Fire crews responded to the scene to deal with the crash scene and the downed power lines. The Salt River Project went to the scene to assess the damage and do repairs.
As of 7 a.m. Friday, 41 customers in the area are without power, according to the Salt River Project. The estimated time for power to be restored is 1:50 p.m.
