Multiple vehicles had struck the downed pole, with one 35-year-old female complaining of whiplash. She was transported to Red Bud Regional Hospital.

A car operated by the suspected DUI driver went off the roadway and struck the pole, police said, causing it to topple over.

Route 3 was shut down in both directions for multiple hours as crews worked to clear the roadway. Ameren was dispatched to the scene, with police and fire personnel conducting traffic control.

The roadway was back open to traffic by 8 a.m. Sunday.