Willmar man arrested for DWI after running into electrical box

New transformer — A new transformer is lowered into place as a Municipal Utilities crew works to restore power to the area following an accident on the 1300 Block of 23rd Street SE in Willmar.

By Mark Wasson

August 05, 2020 04:06 PM

WILLMAR — A Willmar man is facing a drunken driving charge after fleeing a one-vehicle crash scene around 8:18 p.m. Tuesday on the 1300 block of 23rd Street Southeast, according to Willmar Police Chief Jim Felt.

According to Felt, witnesses said a red Chevrolet extended cab pickup, driven by Austin Stull, 23, was traveling southbound on 23rd Street Southeast when his vehicle left the road, hitting an electrical box, street light pole and a fire hydrant.

The vehicle then went westbound on Willmar Avenue and was later pulled over after it was located on the 1100 block of Irene Avenue Southeast.

Stull is facing third-degree driving while impaired, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and reckless driving.

1/2: This vehicle left the road Tuesday evening in Willmar, hit an electrical box, a streetlight pole and a fire hydrant. The driver is facing charges.

2/2: This vehicle left the road Tuesday evening in Willmar, hit an electrical box, a streetlight pole and a fire hydrant. The driver is facing charges.

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By Mark Wasson

Mark Wasson has been a public safety reporter with Post Bulletin since May 2022. Previously, he worked as a general assignment reporter in the southwest metro and as a public safety reporter in Willmar, Minn. Readers can reach Mark at mwasson@postbulletin.com.