A traffic collision occurred today on Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa, CA, involving a single vehicle, a black Hyundai Sonata, which lost control and struck a light pole. The incident took place around 4:42 PM, and emergency services responded promptly to the scene. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
The vehicle was determined to be undriveable and required towing. A tow truck was called to assist in clearing the roadway. The impact of the collision caused damage to the light pole, leading to a notification to Pacific Gas and Electric (PGE) about the cracked pole. PGE was informed of the situation shortly after the incident.
Despite the collision, the light pole remained standing, and no other vehicles were involved. Traffic on Bennett Valley Road was minimally affected as emergency services managed the scene and facilitated the towing process.
This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices. Motorists are reminded to remain vigilant and adhere to speed limits to help prevent similar incidents in the future.