Crime & Safety
Intoxicated Driver Crashed Into Pawcatuck Utility Pole: PD
The pole didn't stop him, but a pillar did, police said.

STONINGTON, CT — An intoxicated driver crashed into a Pawcatuck utility pole Sunday night and knocked out power to the area, according to police.
The crash happened on Mechanic Street shortly before midnight, according to The Day. The driver crashed into the pole then drove through a chain link fence and finally stopped after hitting a pillar, police said.
Gustavo Flores, 22, of Maryland was arrested.
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