A traffic collision occurred today at approximately 7:15 PM on Workman Mill Road in Avocado Heights, CA, involving a gray Honda Civic and a light pole. The impact caused the light pole to fall, exposing power lines and igniting a fire that was quickly extinguished by the driver of the Honda Civic. Fortunately, the driver was unharmed and was seen walking around the scene.
Additionally, a parked black Subaru was struck during the incident. Emergency services, including the California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, responded promptly to the scene. Due to safety concerns regarding the downed power lines, Workman Mill Road was closed to traffic.
The fallen pole partially blocked the roadway, with power lines hanging dangerously low. Emergency responders were notified of the fire, which had already been put out by the driver. To ensure public safety, the California Highway Patrol issued a hard closure of Workman Mill Road while the power company was contacted to address the downed lines.
Traffic advisories were issued for the area, urging motorists to seek alternate routes. The California Highway Patrol also issued a signal alert for both northbound and southbound lanes on Workman Mill Road, indicating that the closure would remain in effect for an unknown duration.
As of now, the power company is expected to arrive shortly to manage the downed lines. The California Highway Patrol has indicated that the closure may last for approximately 10 hours, depending on the situation.
No injuries were reported as a result of the collision, and the vehicles involved are likely to be towed due to the damage sustained. Authorities are working diligently to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow as soon as possible.