Suspected DUI driver downs power lines in Millerton

MILLERTON, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A roadworthy successful Millerton is closed disconnected arsenic PG&E works to reconstruct powerfulness aft a suspected DUI operator took retired a powerfulness enactment Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol announced.

Just earlier 5 p.m., CHP says they responded to a reported collision connected Millerton Road adjacent Marina Drive.

Officers study a conveyance was traveling eastbound connected Millerton Road conscionable eastbound of the entranceway to Millerton Lake astatine a precocious complaint of velocity erstwhile the operator turned into a inferior powerfulness pole, splitting it successful half.

Investigators accidental the breached powerfulness lines deed the ground, igniting conscionable the car connected fire. The operator was capable to self-extricate herself from the conveyance and had sustained insignificant injuries.

CHP says the pistillate was yet arrested connected suspicion of DUI and was transported to a section infirmary for further evaluation.

Officers accidental PG&E responded to mitigate the powerlines and volition person the Millerton Road closed overnight arsenic they enactment to reconstruct power.