Motorist who crashed into power pole says he was chasing an owl

A power pole was smashed early on Wednesday in Tukwila, Washington, by a motorist who told police he was chasing an owl.



The driver lost control while following the bird at about 2am. He was apparently travelling at 45 mph.

He said before he slammed through a home’s metal gate and hit a power pole, he was chasing the owl.



His vehicle became wedged between a tree and the pole, taking down lines with it. Police did not arrest the driver who they say was not impaired by drugs or alcohol.

With news video.