Kennewick homes lose power after SUV takes out pole

Thirty-two homes lost power in Kennewick for several hours late Tuesday and early Wednesday after an SUV knocked down a power pole.

The driver of a Ford Explorer lost control at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday on West Seventh Avenue, said police Sgt. Ken Lattin.

The pole dropped live power lines across a second car until the Kennewick Fire Department arrived.

The driver ran from the scene and has yet to be arrested. Power was restored by 5 a.m., said Benton PUD spokeswoman Karen Miller.

This story was originally published December 22, 2016 at 3:10 PM with the headline "Kennewick homes lose power after SUV takes out pole."