DUI Driver Crashes Into Pole, Knocks Out Power: West Hartford Police

WEST HARTFORD, CT — A West Hartford man was arrested after police say he was operating under the influence when he crashed into a utility pole, which destroyed the pole and knocked out power to the area on Sunday morning. Police responded to the scene in the 300 block of South Main Street at about 8:25 a.m.

A 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee was being driven south on South Main Street when it left its travel lane and was driven directly into the pole, according to Capt. Jeffrey Rose.

The pole was destroyed and broken into three pieces. Rose said the utility wires were not brought down but power was knocked out because a breaker was tripped.

The driver of the Jeep, Edwin Vincens, was not injured, according to Rose. The Jeep was totaled in the crash.

South Main Street was temporarily shut down in the area due to the damage caused by the crash. Traffic was detoured around side streets.

Pictured: Edwin Vincens / West Hartford Police Department

Vincens, 22, of Meadow Lane in West Hartford, was arrested and charged with DWI and failure to drive right. His blood-alcohol content level was .117 and .111, according to Rose.

Vincens was released on a non-surety bond and is due in court on Aug. 31.

Photos via the West Hartford Police Department