Crime & Safety
Rollover Crash Deemed Suspected DUI
The 36-year-old driver from Indio was arrested after the Saturday incident, which included hitting a power pole, officials said.
LA QUINTA, CA — A vehicle being driven by a suspected drunk driver smashed into a power pole and flipped over multiple times in La Quinta, sheriff's officials said Sunday.
The crash was reported at 2:20 a.m. Saturday at Calle Tecate and Avenida Bermudas, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Investigators said the 36-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle while trying to make a southbound turn onto Avenida Bermudas and instead ended up striking a power pole, said Sgt. Chris Macken.
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The vehicle then flipped numerous times and came to rest in a parking area.
Alfonso Estrada of Indio was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after receiving precautionary medical treatment.
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The crash caused a temporary power outage in the La Quinta Cove neighborhood.
--City News Service
