How to resolve AdBlock issue? LUCERNE, Calif. – A crash involving a pickup and a utility pole in Lucerne on Wednesday morning left parts of the town without power for the better part of the day.
The crash occurred just after 9 a.m. on Country Club Drive, between 13th and 14th avenues, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A woman driving a Dodge Ram pickup eastbound with several cats inside became distracted because the animals were fighting and crashed into the power pole, causing the pole to lean, the CHP said. The pickup also hit the fence that fronts the Lucerne Hotel, but there did not appear to be serious damage.
The woman, who officials said was living in the vehicle, was reported to have suffered minor head injuries. Animal Care and Control came and collected the cats.
Pacific Gas and Electric initially reported more than 3,000 customers were out of power due to the crash. By late morning, all but a few hundred customers had their power restored, the company said, with the rest restored shortly before 11 p.m.
John Jensen contributed to this report.
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