Livermore Woman Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Pleasanton Crash

PLEASANTON, CA — A 31-year-old Livermore woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in Pleasanton early Friday morning after a crash into a power pole that is expected to keep a main thoroughfare in the city closed into the afternoon, police said.

Jessica Heinbuch, a Livermore resident, was arrested after she and a passenger were found leaving the area of the crash, according to police. Officers found the empty vehicle that had crashed into the pole and knocked down power lines. They eventually found the pair, who were taken by ambulance to a hospital for injuries that are not considered life-threatening, police said.

Prior to treatment, Heinbuch was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

The collision has closed Vineyard Avenue in both directions between Ruby Hill Boulevard and Machado Place this morning, police officials said. No vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian traffic will be able to access the area for several hours, according to police.

Bay City News contributed to this report.

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