VIDEO: DUI driver causes fiery explosion after slamming into utility pole in Weeki Wachee

WEEKI WACHEE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Pasco man has been charged with driving under the influence after reckless driving on US-19 turned into a fiery explosion when he slammed into a utility pole.

A deputy responded to the intersection of US-19 and Cortez Blvd. at around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday after getting reports of a reckless driver in the area.

After locating the vehicle, which was driven by 25-year-old Matthew Jowers, the responding deputy began following as he observed Jowers speeding down the road. The deputy was not far behind when Jowers lost control and sideswiped another vehicle, causing both to veer off the road…

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