Suspected DUI driver crashes into building, causes gas leak in northwest Fresno, police say

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A antheral is facing DUI charges aft crashing into a gathering and hitting a state metre successful northwest Fresno.

Several blocks were closed disconnected arsenic a result.

The car crashed into a gathering astatine Ingram and Fallbrook astir 8:45 p.m. Sunday.

Quickly aft arriving, constabulary officers smelled gas.

They accidental the operator of the conveyance caused superior harm to the state meter, prompting them to evacuate adjacent businesses.

Police accidental the operator of the conveyance initially fled from the car, but officers were capable to find him.

He was treated by paramedics and was arrested.

PG&E repaired the leak, and the country was cleared conscionable aft 11:30 pm.