Crash on busy Lexington road knocks down utility pole, causes injuries, cops say
A busy road in Lexington was blocked following a crash that caused injuries after a utility pole and power lines were knocked down, officials said.
The collision on U.S. 1/West Main Street caused a traffic jam for drivers on the Tuesday morning commute, the Lexington Police Department said.
The wreck happened at about 7 a.m., according to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
It caused all of the lanes on West Main Street to be closed near the intersection with Third Avenue, police said. That’s near the Icehouse Amphitheater, and not far from the intersection with North Lake Drive.
The collision was caused by a driver failing to yield the right of way during a turn, police said.
Information on possible criminal charges, and the number of vehicles involved, was not made available.
There was no word on how many people were hurt, or their conditions.
As of 9 a.m., drivers were asked to avoid the area and find alternative routes. Westbound traffic was detoured onto Third Avenue and eastbound was diverted onto Haygood Street, but delays are expected, police said.
West Main Street will remain closed until the pole and wires can be replaced and fixed, which could take several hours, according to police.
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This story was originally published December 8, 2020 at 9:02 AM.
