POLAND — An Augusta man was charged with drunken driving after the SUV he was driving Sunday left Bakerstown Road, which is Route 11, snapped a utility pole and knocked out power to roughly 800 customers, authorities said.

Toby J. Hilton, 55, of 126 Western Ave., was driving his 2017 Nissan Murano east near the town beach at 5:42 p.m. when the car went off a curve, according to Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson.

The SUV went off the right side of the road, snapped a utility pole at its base and toppled it and power lines onto the road.

The vehicle was totaled.

Hilton was alone in the vehicle, Samson said.

Hilton was transported to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston where he was treated for injuries not considered life-threatening, Samson said.

“Speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors,” Samson said, but added the incident remained under investigation.

Hilton was issued a summons on a charge of operating under the influence.

County deputies were assisted at the scene by Poland Fire and Rescue and Mechanic Falls Police Department, as well as an off-duty Maine State Police trooper who stopped to render aid, Samson said.

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