A hit-and-run incident occurred early today on State Route 99 near Cypress Avenue in Yuba City, CA, involving two vehicles: a black Dodge Durango and a gray sedan. The collision took place shortly after midnight, resulting in the gray sedan veering off the road into a ditch and striking a telephone pole.
Emergency services were alerted, and California Highway Patrol units arrived on the scene promptly. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident. However, the collision caused significant damage to the power pole, which was found leaning dangerously and required immediate attention.
At approximately 12:04 AM, the initial collision was reported, with debris scattered across the roadway. By 12:08 AM, witnesses indicated that the gray sedan had gone off the road and was lodged in a ditch after hitting the pole. The California Highway Patrol later confirmed that one of the vehicles involved had left the scene, leading to the classification of the event as a hit-and-run.
The power pole was determined to be sheared at its base, posing a risk to passing motorists. Pacific Gas and Electric was contacted to assess the damage and initiate repairs. The utility company estimated an arrival time of approximately 30 minutes to address the compromised pole.
By 1:34 AM, the California Highway Patrol officially reclassified the incident from a traffic collision to a hit-and-run with no injuries reported. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to identify the driver of the vehicle that fled the scene.
Motorists traveling along State Route 99 near Cypress Avenue are advised to remain cautious as repairs to the damaged power pole are underway. The California Highway Patrol encourages anyone with information about the incident to come forward.