Update: Solo Vehicle Accident Disrupts Power And Traffic
Vehicle versus power pole solo crash on Shaws Flat Road by Sonora High School in Sonora 5:20 a.m. Saturday 4-12-25 -- Photo by Tracey Petersen
Update at 7:40 a.m.: PG&E reports that the power has been restored to the 462 original customers who lost power after a vehicle versus power pole crash that occurred yesterday afternoon by Sonora High School. Around 4:40 p.m. on Friday, a car struck a power pole on Shaws Flat Road, off Highway 49. A portion of Shaw’s Flat has been closed in both directions due to a single, non-injury collision. Sonora Police have not given a projected timeframe for when the road will be completely reopened.
Update at 6:15 a.m.: Crews remain on the scene of a crash yesterday afternoon that caused a power outage that continues in Sonora this morning. A vehicle collided with a power pole on Shaws Flat Road, by Sonora High School, around 4:40 pm. The solo non-injury accident has shut down a section of Shaw’s Flat in both directions as crews first dealt with live power lines, and PG&E crews are still working on repairs this morning. The collision caused a power outage impacting 462 customers initially in the area; this morning, 22 customers remain without electricity. PG&E gives an estimated 8 a.m. restoration time. Currently, there is no estimated time for when the road will fully reopen.
Original post written by Nic Peterson at 5:05 p.m.: Sonora, CA– A vehicle has collided with a power pole on Shaws Flat Road near Sonora High School and is disrupting power and traffic.
The incident occurred close to 4:40 pm on Friday afternoon with a solo non-injury accident. The roadway has been shut down on Shaw’s Flat in both directions as crews deal with live power lines. Power has additionally been disrupted in the area with 462 customers currently without electricity. There is currently no estimated time for when the road will reopen or power will be restored.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible.
