(Union Mills, IN) - Police say alcohol was involved in a hit and run single vehicle injury accident in Union Mills.

The crash happened Wednesday night in the area of 800 South and 400 West.  According to La Porte County Police, 35 year old Kevin Clute struck a NIPSCO pole then fled but he soon had to stop due to heavy damage to his car.  The Chicago man, who suffered a broken hand, had an alleged blood alcohol level more than two times the legal limit.

The charge was elevated to a Level 5 felony due to him having a prior OWI conviction, authorities said.  He was also arrested for leaving the scene of an accident, a Class B misdemeanor.