UPDATE: Power restored after truck takes out power pole in Ammon
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UPDATE:
All power was restored by 2:30 p.m.
ORIGINAL STORY
AMMON — A pickup truck took out a power pole near the intersection of Crowley Road and Township Road Thursday morning.
As a result, some 1,074 customers lost power on the outskirts of Ammon at around 11 a.m.
Police reports show the incident involved a Ford F350 and a dump truck. The male driver of the Ford, who has not been identified, swerved to avoid a collision in the intersection, impacted a power pole and ended up in a canal, according to Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies.
The driver of the pickup received minor injuries and was taken to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center by a family member.
Emergency crews and power crews responded and are working to replace the pole.
Power restoration is tentatively set for 2:30 p.m.
