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Power outage after vehicle crashes into power pole

Power outage after vehicle crashes into power pole
Posted at 7:19 PM, Mar 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-21 22:19:08-04

A vehicle hit a power pole, causing a power outage Tuesday evening.

The crash was reported near Jones Boulevard and Rochelle Avenue, between Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road.

Police believe impairment may be involved. The driver was transported to University Medical Center.

Following the crash around 5 p.m., more than 2,100 customers were without power, according to NV Energy. Around 6:40 p.m., only 180 customers remained without power.