Duke Energy reports nearly 600 without power after drunk driver hit Upstate pole

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Duke Energy officials report that nearly 600 customers are without power early Thursday morning after a car hit a utility pole.

Officials said the crash happened just before midnight on North Maple Street, resulting in several traffic lights being out. The driver, who was under the influence of alcohol, has been arrested. Their identity has not been released…

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