Crash Brings Down Utility Poles, Creating Hazards to Nearby Residents

Gratiot Ave & Parker St, Kettering-Butzel, Detroit

Published Feb 2 at 10:27 AM · Updated Feb 2 at 10:44 AM

Summary

A car crash into a pole at Gratiot Ave and Parker St in Detroit resulted in two injuries and downed three utility poles, affecting nearby homes. Police closed roads and are coordinating with the power company to address exposed wires and restore safety. Medics were initially on scene but were not needed for further assistance.

Timeline

Feb 2, 10:42AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Gratiot Ave & Parker St.

Feb 2, 10:27AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Gratiot Ave & Van Dyke St.

Feb 2, 10:42AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Gratiot Ave & Parker St.

Feb 2, 10:27AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Gratiot Ave & Van Dyke St.

Feb 2, 10:42AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Gratiot Ave & Parker St.

Feb 2, 10:27AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Gratiot Ave & Van Dyke St.

Feb 2, 10:42AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Gratiot Ave & Parker St.

Feb 2, 10:27AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Gratiot Ave & Van Dyke St.

Feb 2, 10:42AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Gratiot Ave & Parker St.

Feb 2, 10:27AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Gratiot Ave & Van Dyke St.

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DPD: Pct 7 & 11 & 16 Northeastern District · Feb 2, 10:44AM · 0:03

Wires is over here, exposed in the snow.

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DPD: Pct 7 & 11 & 16 Northeastern District · Feb 2, 10:44AM · 0:09

2. Medics not needed at this time. Engine 9 just came. They left location. Nothing they can do at this time. We need DTE. You got it.

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DPD: Pct 7 & 11 & 16 Northeastern District · Feb 2, 10:42AM · 0:30

and lines. 14. 7 Green Light's right here. 7 Green Light. Also, let them know those poles and wires that are down, they're actually, they were drug all the way down the side street, so they're from all the way up to Palmer. So, people in their houses are going to have to stand and have it just for that DT, you know? You said drug down the street to where? Van Dyke. We just drug everything down the whole street.Alright, good on that. Are any medics needed there? Can I have a, do I need to have?

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