Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle crash into power poles at Roop and 5th
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Thursday afternoon to a single vehicle crash in the area of 5th and Roop Street. The vehicle hit power poles with lines reportedly down.
The crash happened shortly before 4:40 p.m., with first responders on scene reporting wires down from two power poles and a power pole down.
Carson City paramedics evaluated the driver involved and no serious injuries were reported.
Downed power lines have forced the road closure at the intersection of Roop and 5th, with traffic being diverted at Roop and 2nd. Motorists should find alternate routes. Expect delays.
NV Energy is at the scene.