ACCIDENT TOPPLES POWERLINES IN CREST; SIG ALERT ISSUED

October 2011 Articles

October 6, 2011 (Crest) – La Cresta Road is closed in both directions after a van struck a power pole and knocked down electrical lines into the roadway. A SIG Alert has been issued. SDG&E has been called and power is out to a small number of residences (under 99) according to the SDG&E website.

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