BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A pickup truck struck a power pole on East Panama Lane on Tuesday evening near Weedpatch Highway, according to CHP’s website. The southbound lanes of Weedpatch Highway are closed at this time.
It happened around 7:23 p.m. The cause of the crash is unknown, and it’s unknown if anyone is injured, but at least one person was sent to the hospital, according to CHP.
At the same time, PG&E’s outage website reports that 1,741 customers are without power in the same area. It’s unconfirmed if the two incidents are connected at this time. Power went out around the same time. PG&E said an estimated restoration time will be determined later.
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