Driver Avoids Falling Tree, Snaps Power Pole

August 28, 2010

A driver attempting to avoid colliding with a falling tree clipped a power pole Saturday evening in Cantonment.

The accident happened about 6:30 on Highway 95A about a quarter mile south Archer Road. The driver, who was not injured, told authorities that he was trying to avoid the falling tree when he hit the power pole, snapping the pole. The collision brought down power lines on both Highway 95A and Pauline Street.

An unknown number of Gulf Power customers lost power as the pole was being repaired.

The accident was investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.


Comments

9 Responses to “Driver Avoids Falling Tree, Snaps Power Pole”

  1. Just An Old Soldier on August 31st, 2010 3:50 pm

    Well…that explains that! I knew we paid our power bill on time….

  2. Mom on August 29th, 2010 3:04 pm

    I feel sorry for this person. While trying to safely avoid a tree, the driver strikes a pole! At that point and time, it was meant for the person to crash. I’m glad the person is okay. That is what is important!

  3. Jack on August 29th, 2010 1:49 pm

    Texters take note. Could have been a lot worse if the driver wasn’t paying attention to driving.
    Driver, good job minimizing the damage.

  4. nrf on August 29th, 2010 10:33 am

    WOW!!! Glad the driver was okay.

  5. anydaynow on August 29th, 2010 10:06 am

    Holy smokes! Can you imagine? I am happy the driver wasn’t injured and I hope that he doesn’t have to pay for that power pole considering the circumstances.

  6. unbeweaveble on August 29th, 2010 4:27 am

    I’ve had trees jump out in front of me, too.

  7. homebody on August 29th, 2010 4:03 am

    I live in the affected area. We had no power from 7:40 pm till almost 4:00 am. So glad the driver wasn’t hurt!!!!!

  8. Chris on August 29th, 2010 3:52 am

    The power was still out at 2:44 am.

  9. AL on August 28th, 2010 10:00 pm

    Sounds like my kind of luck… glad the driver was ok

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