A collision involving a semi-truck and a telephone pole occurred today at the intersection of South 5th Avenue and Don Julian Road in La Puente, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 5:34 PM, prompting a quick response from emergency services.
An off-duty officer witnessed the semi-truck continuing to the intersection of 6th Street and Valley shortly after the collision at around 5:37 PM. The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched to assess the situation and arrived shortly thereafter. By 5:45 PM, they confirmed that the telephone pole had sustained damage.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The fire department assessed the pole and determined that it did not pose an immediate hazard to the public. They cleared the scene by 6:25 PM, indicating that the semi-truck was likely drivable and had relocated to the nearby intersection of 6th Street and Valley.
Edison was notified about the damaged pole, but by 6:47 PM, it was confirmed that the pole did not belong to Edison. The county roads department was contacted to determine the ownership and necessary repairs for the pole.
The incident caused minimal disruption, with emergency services managing the situation efficiently. The quick response ensured that traffic flow was maintained, and no significant delays were reported in the area.
In summary, today’s collision between a semi-truck and a telephone pole in La Puente, CA, resulted in no injuries and was handled effectively by local emergency services. The damaged pole was assessed and found to be stable, allowing for a prompt resolution to the incident.