Crime & Safety

DUI Suspect Arrested After Crash Into Santee Power Pole

The wreck knocked out power to area residents, officials said.

SANTEE, CA — A man driving a truck that crashed into a power pole Sunday was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, sheriff's officials said.

The crash happened just before noon Sunday near Mast Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue, according to Lt. John Spach of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Mast Boulevard was closed temporarily in both directions.

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SDG&E's website said power was out for 85 customers in Santee and Carlton Hills and would be restored by 2:30 p.m.

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