The Crookston Police Department responded to a single-car accident at the intersection of South Broadway Street and West Fourth Street at 12:35 p.m., where a car seemed to swerve on a turn and crashed into the base of a telephone pole in front of Fischer, Rust, Stock & Rust, PLLC.
Moderate damage was done to the front right bumper of the car and to the base of the pole, that has caused it to lean at about a 50-degree angle, but it was sturdy enough to remain upright.
The driver appeared to be uninjured, and it is unknown if any charges are pending. OtterTail Power Company arrived with a serviceman to inspect the damage to the pole and if it would have an impact on the city’s power.
Update: 4:26 p.m.
OtterTail Power Company has sent out a work crew to replace the damaged telephone pole. The crew has said they will have the pole up within the hour and will not cause any parts of the city to lose power.
Update: Thursday, December 8, 12:36 p.m.
The Crookston Police released the official report of the accident on Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of South Broadway and West Fourth Street.
The vehicle was a 2006 Honda Civic driven by a juvenile female from Crookston.
The vehicle slid into a power pole at the intersection. Ottertail Power arrived to fix the damaged pole.
No injuries were sustained and moderate damage was done to the vehicle.
No citations were issued.
Pictures of the accident can be seen below-
