Serious Collision Topples Power Pole in Fiddletown

Serious Traffic Collision in Fiddletown, CA Involves Ford Focus and Power Pole

📍 Fiddletown, CA

📅 Published: January 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM

🔄 Updated: January 12, 2025 at 01:01 AM

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Fiddletown, January 11, 2025 -

A serious traffic collision occurred tonight in Fiddletown, CA, when a Ford Focus collided with a power pole at the intersection of Omo Ranch Road and Cre16. The incident took place around 9:50 PM, resulting in the vehicle overturning and the power pole being completely demolished. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, managing the situation and notifying utility companies for necessary repairs.

By 10:51 PM, a tow truck was dispatched to assist with the overturned vehicle, which was found lying on its roof approximately 40 feet off the roadway. The wooden utility pole was hanging above the roadway, although the power lines appeared to be intact and separated from the pole.

Utility companies, including Pacific Gas and Electric and AT&T, were alerted to address the damage caused by the collision. Notifications indicated that both companies would provide an estimated time of arrival for their crews.

By midnight, the roadway was reported to be open, allowing traffic to resume. However, the incident has been classified as a major injury collision, indicating unknown injuries.

Motorists in the area are advised to exercise caution as utility repairs may still be underway. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the incident and its aftermath.

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