Updated at 2 p.m.

A suspected drunk driver ran after crashing into a power pole in North Portland early Friday, causing electrical outages for thousands in the area.

The crash was reported around 2:45 a.m. in the 5500 block of North Interstate Avenue. Police said the driver, 25-year-old Alexander Ditchey, returned to the scene about three and a half hours later and was taken into custody.

Ditchey was later cited and released on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving

As of 2 p.m., Portland General Electric nearly 800 customers still without power. More than 4,000 customers were without power at one point. Samantha Clemans Hoback, a spokesperson for the utility company, said the power pole has to be replaced.

The circumstances of the crash are unclear. No injuries have been reported by police.

— Everton Bailey Jr.