Traffic & Transit

SUV Hits PG&E Pole, Walnut Creek Roadway Still Partly Shut Down

A commute-hour crash still has parts of a Walnut Creek roadway closed down until midnight.

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Crews are still on scene — and a lane is blocked — after a vehicle struck a PG&E power pole this morning.

The collision happened at about 9 a.m. at Ygnacio Valley and North Carlos Drive in the east bound direction.

An SUV ran into a power pole, requiring a replacement by the utility, according to reports.

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Authorities closed the No. 3, far right lane near Ygnacio Plaza following the accident.

The lane is expected to be closed until midnight while crews are on scene.

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