Orlando, FL (July 15, 2018) – In Orlando, a driver struck a power pole this morning, which caused major road blockages and a power outage. 400 people were affected, according to officials from the Orlando Police Department.
The driver crashed into a pole around 3:30 a.m. this morning. The incident happened at North Forest Drive and Virginia Drive. The driver was arrested for drunk driving, according to officials at the scene.
Around 9 a.m., the roadway was closed in several areas and power crews were called to the scene to make fixes.
A spokesperson said that around 1,100 customers lost power. Many neighbors said that it caused disrupt. The driver involved in the accident was the only one who received injuries.
In Florida, there is a reportable auto accident every 92 seconds. Almost 250,000 people were injured on Florida roads in 2017 alone. We want to extend our sincere condolences to you if you have been involved in one of these accidents and need our help.
We are happy to come to your home, office, or hospital room when you have been injured. We understand that these incidents can be very trying. Put our skills and experience to work for you. Let us help at Rubenstein Law at 1-800-FL-LEGAL.
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