Power Out for Some Santee Residents After Allegedly Drunk Driver …
An SDG&E service truck. Photo credit: Screen shot, company video
A man driving a truck that crashed into a power pole Sunday, leaving some East County residents without power, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, sheriff’s officials said.
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The crash happened just before noon near Mast Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue, according to Lt. John Spach of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department[1].
Authorities closed Mast Boulevard temporarily in both directions.
SDG&E’s website[2] noted that power was out for 85 customers in Santee and Carlton Hills. Initial estimates suggested it would be restored by mid-afternoon, but that was later revised to 10 p.m.
– City News Service
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