Officials say a North Highlands outage affecting 1,633 customers was caused by downed lines from a possible vehicle crash. No car was found on scene.
NORTH HIGHLANDS, Calif. — More than 1,600 customers remain without power in North Highlands on Friday morning after downed power lines were linked to a possible vehicle accident, according to Sacramento Metro Fire.
The outage was first reported around 4:28 a.m. and is affecting 1,633 customers in the area.
Sacramento Metro Fire said crews responded to reports of wires hanging low in the roadway, likely the result of a vehicle collision.
However, when fire personnel arrived, no vehicle was found on the scene. A damaged utility pole and downed lines were discovered at the location.
The cause of the outage is now believed to be related to the pole, though the circumstances of the crash remain unclear and are still under investigation.
Utility crews are working to repair the damaged equipment and restore service. An estimated restoration time of 6 a.m. was initially provided, but officials say that timeline may change depending on repair conditions and ongoing assessment.
The outage is expected to remain under active repair until power is fully restored to affected customers.
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