A man waiting in a drive-through line fled the scene after allegedly threatening a delivery driver, then crashed into a set of street lights, leading to his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The customer, waiting at the McDonald’s in the Midway District, apparently became angered early Thursday when an Uber Eats driver pulled up to a separate window for service, according to OnScene.TV.
He left his truck to confront the delivery driver, who warned him that if he did not back up, he would be pepper-sprayed. The suspect started to rush the victim despite the warning and the victim sprayed him.
The suspect returned to his truck and left the restaurant, fleeing west to where Midway Drive, W. Point Loma Boulevard and Sports Arena Boulevard meet. That’s where the truck smashed into the traffic signals, toppling them.
San Diego police tested him for DUI, and took him into custody based on the results.
The wreck left power out to the traffic lights at the major intersection, which authorities believed would cause traffic issues during the morning commute.