Spring Hill, FL – A single-vehicle crash prompted a traffic alert and DUI arrest today after a driver struck a light pole in a residential area of Spring Hill, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, a deputy with the Traffic Unit responded to the crash scene at Evergreen Avenue and Kelly Ann Loop, where a vehicle had collided with a light pole, causing significant damage. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Investigators determined the driver was allegedly impaired at the time of the crash. As a result of the on-scene investigation, the driver was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and possession of methamphetamine, authorities said. The driver’s name has not yet been released.
Officials did not immediately report any serious injuries, but the crash temporarily impacted traffic in the area while deputies conducted their investigation and cleared the scene.
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office used the incident to issue a strong warning about the dangers of impaired driving. “Driving under the influence puts lives at risk — not just your own, but everyone else on the road,” the agency stated. Deputies emphasized that impaired drivers will be held accountable for their actions.
Evergreen Avenue and surrounding neighborhood roads are frequently traveled by local residents, making crashes involving impairment especially dangerous during daytime hours.
Residents are urged to report suspected impaired drivers by calling local law enforcement and to plan ahead by using a sober driver, rideshare, or alternative transportation when alcohol or drugs are involved.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be released as they become available.
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