ODESSA, Texas — At 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a crash at University and WCR.
Investigation showed that a Dodge Ram hit a utility pole and a gas meter. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Fernando Medrano, fled the scene on foot. Odessa Police quickly arrested them.
The power was out for an unknown number of homes and businesses in the area for several hours.
Medrano was charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. He was transported to Ector County Jail.
There were no other injuries.