Driver hits utility pole in Richmond Beach Wednesday

A 24 year old driver from Seattle hit and knocked down two power poles at NW 195th St and 20th NW in Richmond Beach at 2am on Wednesday morning.

He fled the scene on foot and called UBER for a ride. Officers went to the location he indicated for pick up and found him hiding in the woods. He was arrested for Hit and Run and DUI.

The power outage affected eight customers, who were without power for about eight hours.