Crash Into Power Pole Near Yountville Closes Roadway

NAPA COUNTY, CA -- One-way traffic control was in effect Thursday on Silverado Trail near Yountville where a gray sedan struck and knocked down a power pole and power lines late this morning. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. just south of Yountville Cross Road and closed southbound lanes on Silverado Trail.

The vehicle was traveling northbound and for unknown reasons crossed into the southbound lane and collided into a power pole, authorities said.

Subsequently power lines came down into the dry vegetation, and ignited a small vegetation fire, according to Cal Fire/Napa County Fire Department.

No injuries were reported.

PG&E crews responded to replace the pole, CHP officials said.

The Napa County Sheriff's Office sent an advisory at 2:21 p.m. Thursday stating that the southbound closure of Silverado Trail was expected to continued for another five or six hours. Motorists were asked to "please avoid the area."

Bay City News Service contributed to this report.

Photos courtesy Mitch Williams and Cal Fire/Napa County Fire Department