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Man Hits Light Pole; Charged With DWI

An El Paso man has been arrested after El Paso police officers said he slammed the car he was driving into a light pole.

It happened just after 1 a.m. Saturday in the 6100 block of Montana Avenue. Investigators explained Christopher Castillo, 31, was headed east on Montana Avenue when he drove onto the sidewalk and slammed into a light pole.

Authorities said Castillo got out of the car and left the scene as people nearby tried to render aid. According to officers, Castillo was found not too far from the crash site.

Investigators said Castillo was intoxicated and had prior convictions for DWI. Castillo was charged with DWI 3rd or more and booked into the El Paso County Jail on a $10,000 bond.

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