2,700 PG&E customers lose power after car crashes into pole

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The power is back on for more than 2,000 people after a vehicle collided with a power pole in Southeast Fresno early Thursday morning.

The car crashed into a power pole near Willow and Platt around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday morning

The vehicle was traveling northbound when it struck, shearing off the base.

The pole was still connected to the power lines and was leaning to the side until PG&E could come and make repairs.

At one point, more than 2,700 customers were affected.

Fresno Police say the man behind the wheel was at fault.