Driver Crashes Into Sacramento Metro Fire Station, Runs Off

SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) — Authorities have arrested the driver who crashed into a fire station then ran off early Wednesday morning.

The incident happened a little before 4 a.m. along the 3800 block of Watt Avenue.

A Sacramento Metro Fire Department station was struck by a car. Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear, but California Highway Patrol says the driver got out and ran.

Officers say the car also hit a power pole just before it ran into the fire station.

The driver - now identified as 28-year-old Andrew Jones - was later found in a nearby motel and arrested, officers say. Jones is facing charges of hit-and-run and DUI.

No one inside the station was hurt.

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Lanes of Watt Avenue near the fire station are still closed due to the investigation.