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Power knocked out at CHP office due to a DUI accident

Morning headlines - 05/09/2023
Morning headlines - 05/09/2023 01:35

GOLD RUN -- A DUI accident caused a power knockout at CHP Gold Run's office, said officials. 

The office lost power on Monday afternoon at approximately 3:40 p.m. Shortly after, they received a call reporting a hit-and-run crash which resulted in a power pole on Culberson Road being knocked down. 

Power knocked out at CHP office due to a DUI accident
CHP Gold Run

The person responsible for the crash was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and fleeing the scene of the crash. 

PG&E crews assisted in restoring power to those who lost power.

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