Power out for hundreds in La Quinta, Thermal after crash

Jennifer Cortez, Palm Springs Desert Sun
Updated ·1 min read
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A driver sustained moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash into a power pole near Harrison Street and Middleton Street in Thermal. Emergency crews extricated the driver and transported them to a local hospital.

Cal Fire responded to the scene at 3:43 p.m. The Indio Police Department is investigating the collision.

The crash caused a power outage in Thermal and La Quinta, according to the Imperial Irrigation District. By 6:21 p.m., nearly all power has been restored in Thermal and La Quinta. 106 customers remain without electricity. The estimated restoration time is 6 to 10 hours.

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A driver was extricated following a single vehicle traffic collision on Friday, June 21 in Thermal.
A driver was extricated following a single vehicle traffic collision on Friday, June 21 in Thermal.

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