DUI suspect crashes into pole, cutting power to Bellingham’s Lakeway Drive area for hours
A man suspected of driving while under the influence crashed into a Bellingham power pole, knocking out power in the area for several hours.
The man crashed his vehicle around 6:15 p.m. Thursday on Lakeway Drive, striking a power pole after running a red light and cutting power to the intersection of Woburn Street, Yew Street and Lakeway, according to a social media post by the Bellingham Police Department.
The 24-year-old driver was not injured in the crash, according to police, but he was arrested on suspicion of DUI and reckless driving. He was booked into Whatcom County Jail at 7:44 p.m. and remains in custody.
Power has since been restored to the area, according to Puget Sound Energy.
This story was originally published December 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM.
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