An unfortunate turn of events unraveled early morning yesterday, as a neighborhood in Concord, California, has been left waiting for the lights to turn back on. According to a tweet from the Concord Police Department, a suspected drunk driver collided with a power pole, resulting in a power outage for the residents near Birch Avenue and Hemlock Avenue.
⚠️Power Outage⚠️. CPD and CFD are currently on scene at Birch Ave and Hemlock Ave where a vehicle collided with a power pole. PG&E will be responding for repair. Driver of vehicle located and arrested for suspicion of DUI. pic.twitter.com/Sf7bRMB881
— Concord Police Dept. (@ConcordPD_CA) September 3, 2023
The precarious incident occurred around 2:27 a.m., when the driver, having been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, left the community in the dark as a consequence of their actions. As KRON4 reported, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) personnel were immediately summoned on site to attend to the issue and commence necessary repairs.
While the involved individual was promptly apprehended, the power outage situation was decidedly unresolved for hours. PG&E advised the residents that it may take a significant amount of time to restore power to the affected area.
