Driver strikes pole, causes Brocklehurst power outage

Jun 25, 2016 | 5:20 AM

KAMLOOPS — A young male driver is being investigated for impaired driving after crashing into a utility pole early this morning, June 25. 

Kamloops RCMP responded to the crash at approximately 3:15 a.m., near the 2300 block of Parkcrest Ave. 

The crash caused a power outage in the Brocklehurst area from Singh Street west towards the airport. 

Police say alcohol may have been a factor and the driver is also being investigated for driving contrary to his restrictions.