Highway 99 reopens after crash knocked downed power lines, CHP says

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Northbound and Southbound Highway 99 near Belmont Avenue has been reopened after downed power lines closed the freeway.

The California Highway Patrol says Fresno police responded to a non-injury crash Wednesday night on Parkway Drive between Belmont and Olive Avenues.

Officers say the crash struck a power pole, knocking down power lines across northbound and southbound Highway 99. The CHP says the power lines also fell onto a vehicle, but no one was injured.

As of 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, the only closures in place are the Olive Avenue southbound on-ramp and the Belmont Avenue southbound off-ramp.

According to PG&E’s outage map, more than 600 customers were without power at first but that number has gone down to less than 200. PG&E estimates power to be restored by 2:15 a.m. Thursday.

Included in the power outage is the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Officials say due to the spring temperatures, all animals are fine and being cared for as they wait for PG&E to restore power.

PG&E is working on the damaged power pole.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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