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Driver hits utility pole

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A local woman was arrested for operating while under the influence, among other charges, after she crashed her vehicle into a utility pole in Prairie du Chien Friday evening, Dec. 16, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.
The sheriff’s department and Prairie du Chien Police Department responded to the scene just after 7:30 p.m., and found a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix with heavy front end damage as a result of striking a utility pole, along the northbound shoulder of County K, just south of Cliffwood Drive. The driver, Sandra Guritz, 55, of Prairie du Chien, and passenger, Gregg Johnson, 52, of Onalaska, had left the scene and were later located at a nearby residence.

Guritz had been driving south on County K when her vehicle began sliding sideways across the northbound lane of traffic, exited the roadway and struck a utility pole. There were no injuries and both occupants were wearing their seat belts.

Guritz exhibited signs of alcohol-related impairment and was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests. Subsequently, she was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and transported to the Crawford County Jail. She was also cited for driving too fast for conditions and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration.

The utility pole was severely damage and later repaired by Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative. The Guritz vehicle sustained severe front end damage and was removed from the scene by Bob’s Towing.

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