A vehicle crash knocked out power to businesses in Winter Haven on Sunday morning.
Why it matters: The incident caused a significant power outage, affecting traffic signals and prompting police to urge caution to drivers in the area.
The details:
- The crash occurred around 4:48 a.m. at the intersection of Havendale Boulevard and 16th Street.
- A gold Honda Accord traveling eastbound on Havendale Boulevard left the roadway at 16th Street, striking and severing a power pole.
- The power outage affected businesses on Havendale Boulevard and 20th Street, extending to Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and First Street.
- Eastbound traffic on Havendale Boulevard at 16th Street was shut down and diverted to Lake Howard Drive.
TECO is on the scene working to restore power, but no specific timeframe has been provided as additional equipment is needed for repairs.
The driver:
- The driver of the vehicle did not suffer any injuries.
- Impairment does not appear to be a contributing factor, according to police.
What’s next: Drivers are urged to exercise caution when traveling through the area until power is restored and traffic signals are back in operation.
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A vehicle crash knocked out power to businesses in Winter Haven on Sunday morning. The crash happened around 4:48 a.m. at the intersection of Havendale Boulevard and 16th Street. A gold Honda Accord was going east on Havendale Boulevard when it left the road at 16th Street.
The car hit a power pole and cut it in half. The crash caused a power outage that affected businesses on Havendale Boulevard and 20th Street. The outage went all the way to Dr.
Martin Luther King Boulevard and First Street.
Crash causes power outage in Winter Haven
Eastbound traffic on Havendale Boulevard at 16th Street was closed and sent to Lake Howard Drive.
The crash also affected traffic signals from MLK Boulevard at First Street along Havendale Boulevard. Police officials said drivers should be very careful when going through the area until power is back on. TECO is at the scene but has not said when power will be restored.
They need more equipment to make repairs. The driver of the vehicle was not hurt. Police said it does not look like the driver was impaired.
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