Indio DUI crash downs power poles, closes roads

Athena Jreij

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) —  An alleged drunk driver crashed into two utility poles in Indio Saturday afternoon, according to the Indio Police Department.

The crash happened around 1:15 p.m. Saturday near Dr. Carreon Blvd. and Calhoun St.

Police say the driver crashed into two utility poles, causing a power outage and road closre on Dr. Carreon Blvd.

Indio Police arrested a 30-year-old man a few blocks away.

The Imperial Irrigation district is replacing the poles with Dr. Carreon Blvd set to reopen Sunday.

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