WEST VALINDA — A car driven by an alleged drunken driver uprooted two trees and toppled a utility pole early Saturday, knocking out power to more than 1,300 nearby residents.
An 18-year-old Palm Springs man, whose name was not available Saturday afternoon, suffered minor injuries in the 6 a.m. crash on Sunset Avenue, just north of Amar Road, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Axt said.
He was northbound when his car veered to the right side of the road, uprooting to trees and shearing a utility pole, the officer said.
Investigating CHP officers determined the man was under the influence of alcohol and arrested him, Axt said.
According to Southern California Edison, of the more than 1,300 customers who were initially without power due to the crash, about 330 remained without service Saturday afternoon. They were expected to have electricity restored by Saturday evening.