Last night, Sebastopol streets bore witness to a potentially fatal mix of speed and alcohol, an incident that disrupted the quiet evening with the blare of sirens and left a portion of the city in darkness. The Sebastopol Police Department reported a DUI-related collision involving a single vehicle that shattered the night with its collision into multiple static objects on Bodega Avenue and Florence Avenue shortly before the stroke of 11 p.m.

Pandemonium unfolded as the vehicle, propelled by what appeared to be a reckless abandon at speeds beyond 90mph, tore a swath through two large wooden utility poles, according to the Sebastopol Police Department. Arriving on the scene, officers encountered the aftermath of major front-end damage and a driver whose impaired condition seemed evident, a suspicion later confirmed through investigation.

The vehicle's driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, was found to display clear signs of alcohol intoxication and was subsequently arrested for multiple violations, including DUI, violation of probation, and driving with a suspended license. The crash resulted in extensive damage to city infrastructure, including a destroyed transformer, which plunged residents into hours of unforeseen darkness until PG&E crews intervened to restore power.

While the scene unfolded with PG&E crews tirelessly working into the night, the driver, believed to be injured, precluded a direct journey to jail, and was instead transported to a local hospital to receive medical attention for minor injuries. Post-treatment, as the sun cast early morning light on the scene of last night's chaos, they saw the driver booked into the county jail, facing the consequences of a night's reckless decisions. Power was eventually restored, but the incident left a lasting impression on the community as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving.