An early morning crash on East 31st Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma reportedly caused a local power outage affecting numerous homes and businesses. Details provided by the department explained that the accident occurred just after 7 a.m. when a man, driving westbound between 129th and 145th, suffered a seizure, leading to his vehicle accelerating out of control and subsequently colliding with a utility pole and wooden fence, the Tulsa Police Department informed via a social media post.
The aftermath of the crash involved a Lexus catching fire, prompting an immediate response from the Tulsa Fire Department. The rescue team was able to quickly to extricate the driver, who was then transported to a nearby hospital. The individual is expected to make a recovery, according to information from the Tulsa Police Department's Facebook post.
The collision had widespread impact, resulting in a power outage that affected approximately 1800 residences and business establishments, including Ochoa Elementary School. Power service crews from PSO were dispatched and arrived at the scene promptly to restore electricity in the affected area, as reported by the Tulsa Police Department.
As for traffic impacts, East 31st Street saw closures between 136th East Avenue and 137th East Avenue. The Tulsa Police Department expected the road to remain closed for several hours to ensure the safety of the workers and the general public while the accident site was being cleared and power restoration efforts continued. The traffic updates and anticipated re-opening times were periodically communicated to the public through official channels.
