Lebanon Fire District Responds to Vehicle Crash into Power Pole
Lebanon Fire District responded to a vehicle accident involving a pickup, power lines, and a fire hydrant. The driver was safe while awaiting repairs, which may take up to 10 hours.
Lebanon, OR. — Official Release: At approximately 6:30pm Sunday night, Lebanon Fire District crews were dispatched to a report of a vehicle into power lines with a pole down. On arrival, BC31 assumed command and found a small pickup had struck both a utility pole and a fire hydrant, coming to rest with live power lines draped over the vehicle.
The lone occupant was alert and remained in the vehicle for safety while waiting for Pacific Power to secure the lines. E31 and Lebanon PD established traffic control to maintain scene safety.
Once power was cut, the patient was taken to Lebanon Community Hospital. The cause of the crash is under investigation. E31 and BC31 remained on scene to assist with extended traffic control while Pacific Power conducted repairs. Repairs could take up to 8-10 hours to complete.
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