Police in Santa Rosa arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence following a crash on Tuesday that led to a power outage impacting thousands of customers.

Around 12:20 p.m., multiple calls were received by dispatchers about a solo-vehicle crash on Piner Road east of Marlow Road, in the northwest part of the city.

Witnesses said a white Tesla struck a PG&E power pole, causing power lines to fall to the ground. The driver was also seen walking away from the scene and throwing what was believed to be a bottle of alcohol into a grassy area.

Scene of a suspected DUI crash that led to a power outage on Piner Road in Santa Rosa, Nov. 4, 2025. Santa Rosa Police Department

More than a dozen police officers, along with firefighters responded to the scene. PG&E crews arrived at t

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