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North Seattle crash knocks down pole, sends driver to Harborview

A driver struck a power pole and then a building near Greenwood Avenue North and North 105th Street early Monday. The injured driver was taken to Harborview and arrested on suspicion of DUI, police said.

North Seattle crash knocks down pole, sends driver to Harborview
A driver injured their leg after striking a power pole and crashing into a building in North Seattle early Monday, according to Seattle police. The crash happened near Greenwood Avenue North and North 105th Street. Police said the vehicle knocked the pole down before hitting the building, sustaining significant damage to its front end. The driver got out of the vehicle without assistance and was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment. Officers arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said. The fallen pole led to a temporary street closure. No further details about the driver or the extent of damage to the building were provided.

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