Vehicle Struck Hydrant, Power Pole

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

The crash damaged a power pole, leaving approximately 1,700 PG&E customers without electricity as crews worked to repair the damage and restore service.

The male driver was seen performing multiple field sobriety tests before being taken into custody by the Bakersfield Police Department on suspicion of driving under the influence. He declined medical aid at the scene. The passenger was released at the scene and also declined medical aid.

@BrandonABarraza reports from the scene that a dark-colored Chevrolet sedan crashed into a power pole and a fire hydrant before coming to rest against a brick wall.

Citizen user video shows police on the scene with water erupting from a hydrant after a crash. A heavily damaged vehicle is cordoning off with caution tape.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 6601 Ming Ave.

Incident reported at 6601 Ming Ave.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

The crash damaged a power pole, leaving approximately 1,700 PG&E customers without electricity as crews worked to repair the damage and restore service.

The male driver was seen performing multiple field sobriety tests before being taken into custody by the Bakersfield Police Department on suspicion of driving under the influence. He declined medical aid at the scene. The passenger was released at the scene and also declined medical aid.

@BrandonABarraza reports from the scene that a dark-colored Chevrolet sedan crashed into a power pole and a fire hydrant before coming to rest against a brick wall.

Citizen user video shows police on the scene with water erupting from a hydrant after a crash. A heavily damaged vehicle is cordoning off with caution tape.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 6601 Ming Ave.

Incident reported at 6601 Ming Ave.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

The crash damaged a power pole, leaving approximately 1,700 PG&E customers without electricity as crews worked to repair the damage and restore service.

The male driver was seen performing multiple field sobriety tests before being taken into custody by the Bakersfield Police Department on suspicion of driving under the influence. He declined medical aid at the scene. The passenger was released at the scene and also declined medical aid.

@BrandonABarraza reports from the scene that a dark-colored Chevrolet sedan crashed into a power pole and a fire hydrant before coming to rest against a brick wall.

Citizen user video shows police on the scene with water erupting from a hydrant after a crash. A heavily damaged vehicle is cordoning off with caution tape.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 6601 Ming Ave.

Incident reported at 6601 Ming Ave.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

The crash damaged a power pole, leaving approximately 1,700 PG&E customers without electricity as crews worked to repair the damage and restore service.

The male driver was seen performing multiple field sobriety tests before being taken into custody by the Bakersfield Police Department on suspicion of driving under the influence. He declined medical aid at the scene. The passenger was released at the scene and also declined medical aid.

@BrandonABarraza reports from the scene that a dark-colored Chevrolet sedan crashed into a power pole and a fire hydrant before coming to rest against a brick wall.

Citizen user video shows police on the scene with water erupting from a hydrant after a crash. A heavily damaged vehicle is cordoning off with caution tape.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 6601 Ming Ave.

Incident reported at 6601 Ming Ave.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

The crash damaged a power pole, leaving approximately 1,700 PG&E customers without electricity as crews worked to repair the damage and restore service.

The male driver was seen performing multiple field sobriety tests before being taken into custody by the Bakersfield Police Department on suspicion of driving under the influence. He declined medical aid at the scene. The passenger was released at the scene and also declined medical aid.

@BrandonABarraza reports from the scene that a dark-colored Chevrolet sedan crashed into a power pole and a fire hydrant before coming to rest against a brick wall.

Citizen user video shows police on the scene with water erupting from a hydrant after a crash. A heavily damaged vehicle is cordoning off with caution tape.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 6601 Ming Ave.

Incident reported at 6601 Ming Ave.