Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, closed an intersection in the Bailey’s Crossroads area after a driver crashed into a utility pole and a house, which may have sparked a power outage during Sunday night’s Super Bowl game.
According to a social media post by Fairfax County police, the vehicle hit a utility pole and a house near the intersection of Columbia Pike and Blair Road before 8 p.m.
No injuries were reported.
Extensive damage at the intersection of Columbia Pike at Blair Rd is estimated to cause delays through the morning commute. Please plan an alternate route & stay tuned for updates. pic.twitter.com/1TJ3y3fTmy
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) February 12, 2024
“Extensive damage at the intersection of Columbia Pike at Blair Rd is estimated to cause delays through the morning commute,” the department said.
Just under 2,000 customers in the area were without power early Monday morning due to the accident, according to Dominion Energy spokeswoman Peggy Fox. Power was restored for most customers before 5 a.m.
Police have not said what caused the crash.
Although police and traffic authorities have not released an update about the location of the crash as of 10 p.m. Monday, motorists are cautioned to follow traffic signs and postage.
Below is a map of where the crash took place.
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