Crash damages utility pole, causes power outage in Redding
REDDING, Calif. — Nearly 700 customers lost power Monday afternoon after a rollover crash in Redding knocked down a utility pole and blocked traffic.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the crash at about 3:57 p.m. on June 15, 2026, which involved two vehicles. CHP said one vehicle struck a utility pole and overturned.
Emergency responders arrived to find the roadway blocked in all four lanes. The damaged utility pole was reported down across the street, prompting a response from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E).
The crash damaged a utility pole and prompted the closure of northbound lanes while crews worked to clear the scene.
PG&E reported the crash caused a power outage affecting nearly 700 customers. As of 5:15 p.m. on June 15, 2026 power has been restored in the affected areas.
The severity of any injuries are unknown.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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