The young man reportedly behind the wheel of a pickup truck that took out a utility pole on Law Street early this morning, causing a power outage in the area, was charged with DWI.
Joseph P. Pratt, 20, of 70 Church St., Le Roy, and a passenger were transported to an area hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
According to police, Pratt failed to negotiate a curve on Law Street in the area of 2 Law St., Batavia.
The 2010 Chevy Silverado hit the pole, which snapped in half.
Pratt was charged with DWI, speed unreasonable and prudent and refusal to take pre-screen breath test. Additional charges are pending.
Power was restored to the area about 10:30 a.m.
UPDATE 8:40 p.m.: Photo added. National Grid crews are still on scene completing repairs to the broken pole.
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Good find, Gary.
Good find, Gary.
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Boy this kid just hasn't
Boy this kid just hasn't learned anything I guess? His parents must be so proud!
If I'm not mistaken, this is
If I'm not mistaken, this is the same pole taken out by a car a week shy of two years ago.
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