Power out for 1,100 Madera County homes after crash takes down power pole

The CHP says the driver of a semi-truck drifted off onto the right shoulder when he reached for a drink and hit the pole.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Power out for 1,100 Madera County homes after crash takes down power pole
Power out for 1,100 Madera County homes after crash takes down power poleMore than 1,100 PG&E customers in Madera County are in the dark after a semi-truck hit a power pole.

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- More than 1,100 PG&E customers in Madera County are in the dark after a semi-truck hit a power pole.

Authorities were called to a crash a little after 5 am on Wednesday on Avenue 12 near Road 23 west of Highway 99.

The California Highway Patrol says the driver of a semi-truck drifted off onto the right shoulder when he reached for a drink and hit the pole.

The pole is down off the roadway.

Utility crews are working to get power restored by 8:30 am.

Traffic is not being impacted right now on Avenue 12.

The CHP says the driver of the semi-truck was not hurt.

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