LAKEPORT, Calif. – A vehicle crash involving a power pole on Tuesday afternoon knocked out power to a portion of the city and resulted in a road closure for several hours.

The Lakeport Police Department said the site of the crash – 20th Street at Hartley Street to Hillcrest Drive at Hartley Street – was expected to be closed for several hours.

Reports from the scene indicated a vehicle knocked the pole down, requiring that it be replaced.

There was no immediate word on injuries to the driver. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen told the Lakeport City Council at its Tuesday night meeting that the road was expected to reopen early Wednesday morning.