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Power Pole Downed by DUI Driver Injures Rider
21 Jun
Summary
- DUI suspect crashed into a power pole, causing outages.
- Downed wires led to a motorcyclist hitting them and crashing.
- Suspect, Kevin Daniel Burge, faces DUI and property damage charges.
In Summerfield, Florida, a DUI suspect named Kevin Daniel Burge has been released on bond following a crash that resulted in extensive damage and injury. On Wednesday, Burge's vehicle veered off the road and struck a power pole, causing it to snap in half and down live wires.
This dangerous situation created a hazard for passing motorists. Jeremy Salas, a motorcyclist, collided with the downed wires, leading to his own crash and injuries to his left arm and wrist. The initial incident also caused approximately $22,000 in damages, affecting SECO Energy infrastructure, Comcast equipment, and a nearby fence.
Burge, a 38-year-old Ocala resident, was arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI and one count of damage to property. He was booked into the Marion County Jail and subsequently released on bond.
