A traffic collision occurred today at 9150 Painter Avenue in Whittier, California, when a vehicle collided with a telephone pole. The incident happened around 1:47 PM, resulting in a broken pole but no injuries reported.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, implementing traffic control measures to ensure the safety of motorists. The damaged pole was confirmed to belong to Frontier, and crews were notified to address the situation. Initial reports indicated the presence of live wires, but later assessments confirmed that there was no high voltage involved.
To facilitate repairs and maintain safety, the northbound lanes of Painter Avenue were closed at Mulberry Avenue. Local law enforcement coordinated traffic control to manage the flow of vehicles in the area, minimizing disruption for drivers.
By 2:55 PM, a representative from Spectrum was contacted regarding the pole and indicated an estimated time of arrival of about 50 minutes for repairs. The incident was classified as a traffic collision with no injuries, and all necessary measures were taken to resolve the situation without further complications.
Motorists are advised to remain cautious in the area as repairs are underway and to expect potential delays until the situation is fully resolved.