Memphis, TN : Man charged with DUI after crashing SUV into utility pole in North Memphis on Monday morning, April 27, 2015

A Memphis man is charged with DUI after crashing his SUV into a utility pole, which knocked out power in North Memphis early Monday morning.

The crash happened in front of Greater Community Temple at Chelsea Avenue and N. Dunlap Street a little before midnight.

When police arrived on the scene, they saw several power and phone lines down. A Dodge Durango was in the grass with its passenger side airbag deployed and a bent steering wheel.

Officers saw a man stumble out of the driver's side door with blood on his head. They also noticed a strong smell of alcohol on the man. He was identified as 36-year-old Lamario Wright.

Wright was taken into custody and charged with DUI, driving on a suspended license, violation of vehicle registration, financial responsibility, and reckless driving.
Chelsea Avenue was shut down Monday morning while MLGW and BellSouth crews repaired the downed lines and replaced a pole.

Crews reopened the road around 6:30 a.m.

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Man charged with DUI after crashing SUV into utility pole