Neighbors lose power after Jeep crashes into utility pole in NE Hillsboro; Road closed

HILLSBORO Ore. (KPTV) – A crash into a utility pole in northeast Hillsboro has closed North First Avenue on Saturday afternoon and knocked out power nearby, according to officials.

Just after 4:30 p.m., police warned drivers that North First Avenue was closed between Northeast Harewood Street and Northeast Lincoln Avenue after a Jeep hit a power pole at Northeast Grant Street.

Officials warned the closure could last for several hours for repairs.

On the Portland General Electric outage map, about 10 customers were listed as being without power in the area, with a 10:30 p.m. estimated time of restoration…

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