BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — Power is now restored for a town north of Phoenix after a crash knocked out electricity for the entire community.
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the crash on Coldwater Road in Black Canyon City around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Several people reported to the sheriff’s office that their power was out.
Deputies at the scene found that a man in his 50s crashed his car into two USPS mailboxes and a street sign, caused damage to an APS pole and drove into a ditch. The damage to the pole knocked out power to all of Black Canyon City.
Through its initial investigation, YCSO said the driver is suspected to have been impaired by alcohol.(Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office)
Through its initial investigation, YCSO said the driver is suspected to have been impaired by alcohol.
The driver was hospitalized in Phoenix for his injuries, but the sheriff’s office did not provide a condition update.
APS fully restored power by 10:30 p.m., and the company estimated damages at $10,000.
The county attorney’s office is reviewing charges of DUI and felony damages.
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