Caught on Cam: Car Crashes Into Utility Pole

The crash happened on Winter Gardens Boulevard north of Pepper Drive

A woman could face charges of driving while intoxicated after crashing her car into a utility pole overnight in Lakeside. The entire crash was captured on surveillance camera.

In the video, a vehicle can be seen driving along Winter Gardens Boulevard north of Pepper Drive. The car crashes directly into a pole just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Witnesses said the woman behind the wheel got out of the wreckage and then ran to a house nearby with her dog.

A person who lives in the neighborhood called 911.

Emergency personnel took the driver to Alvarado Hospital. Officials say she suffered minor injuries.

Crews with San Diego Gas & Electric repaired the lines.

Animal Control employees took custody of the dog.
 

Contact Us