Crash Closes Evergreen Way As Car Takes Out Major Power Pole

Editor’s Update 8:00 PM: Everett Police spokesman Aaron Snell tells MyEverettNews.com the 21-year-old driver of the Toyota has been arrested on suspicion of DUI. PUD crews are still arriving on the scene and it will take hours before this part of Evergreen Way is open. Southbound traffic is detoured at Madison and northbound traffic is detoured at 75th street.

It may be hours before traffic is allowed through between Madison and 75th street on Evergreen Way. About 6:30 Tuesday night the driver of Toyota crashed into a large power pole in the 7300 block of Evergreen Way. The pole was broken in half and the car rolled. Amazingly, the driver was able to get out of the car unharmed. He was then immediately detained by Everett Police. Here are some MyEverettNews.com photos of the scene. We will update as more information becomes available. Click photo to enlarge.