A Galesburg man driving a truck tractor-trailer was arrested for DUI Wednesday after striking four utility poles and attempting to drive away.
65-year-old John Burkhalter was said to lose control of his vehicle on IL Route 164 traveling east in the area between Griswold Archery and Herr Petroleum, very close to the Warren-Knox County line.
Burkhalter continued on after striking four utility poles but shortly after was stopped by Galesburg Police.
Illinois State Police troopers soon arrived and conducted the crash investigation.
Burkhalter was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
But still, he is facing charges of DUI and was cited for illegal transportation of alcohol, failure to reduce speed, improper lane usage, and leaving the scene of an accident.
