Dozens without power after teen crashes truck into pole in Fresno Co.

Dozens of people are waiting for power to be restored after a teenager crashed a truck into a power pole in Fresno County.

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Dozens without power after teen crashes truck into pole in Fresno Co.
No one was hurt, but officers say the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Dozens of people are waiting for power to be restored after a teenager crashed a truck into a power pole in Fresno County.

The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Fowler and Behymer Avenues.

California Highway Patrol officers say the driver's truck knocked down a pole, causing power lines to fall into the roadway.

The driver left the scene but returned a short time later.

No one was hurt, but officers say the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

Around 60 people were left without power. PG&E crews are working to repair the power lines.

The power is expected to be fully restored around 1 p.m.