BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A traffic accident in the area of Stockdale Hwy and Heath Rd in East Bakersfield has cut power for over 4,200 residents.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a tree-trimming truck struck two power poles knocking down power lines on Heath Rd and Black Hawk Ave. The accident happened at around 2:20 p.m.
PG&E reports that 4,275 customers are without power, but expect to have power restored by 5:30 p.m.
