Truck Takes Out PUD Pole/Power in Hoquiam

A car-vs-pole accident in Hoquiam last night took out power for 1100 North Hoquiam residents
the accident occured at 9:42 PM in the 100 block of Andreason The Hoquiam Police Department reports a 1976 Black Toyota Pickup was found nearby, and as Seargent Stever Fretts tells us the pickup was upside down in the ditch near the power pole.

The driver, a 44 YO Ocean City man, admitted to driving too fast, and was later cited for DUI.
Power was restored to most residents after 11pm last night, 3:30 this am to remainder.