A vehicle collided with a power pole today at the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Gas Point Road in Cottonwood, CA, resulting in a downed pole but no injuries reported. The incident occurred around 9:57 AM when a single vehicle struck the pole after swerving on the roadway.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, where they found the power pole lying on the ground. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and the driver was not visible from the reporting point. The California Highway Patrol was notified, and local fire services were also on standby.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PGE) was contacted to address the downed power pole, which posed a potential hazard to traffic. PGE arrived on the scene and successfully removed the pole by 10:48 AM, indicating they would return later to replace it.
Traffic was impacted during the incident, with the westbound lane blocked due to emergency response efforts. Motorists in the area were advised to exercise caution and seek alternate routes until the situation was resolved.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and awareness while driving. The California Highway Patrol encourages all drivers to remain vigilant and avoid distractions to prevent similar occurrences in the future.