Residents in downtown Columbia experienced recurring power outages overnight that were due to electric poles being hit and damaged in a 1-vehicle accident.
According to Columbia Magazine, Sgt. Evan Burton reports that a juvenile allegedly took the parents’ car and hit two power poles in the area of Burkesville Street between the Post Office and Five Star.
In addition to law enforcement, KU, State Highway Department, and Duo County were all on the scene for restoration of power and repairs.
