LUCERNE, Calif. – A vehicle collision knocked down a power pole in Lucerne Saturday night, resulting in a closed highway.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the vehicle hit the power pole at 14^th Avenue and Highway 20 just before 9 p.m.

The CHP assisted Caltrans in closing Highway 20 at 13^th and 15^th avenues in order to keep motorists far from the downed lines. They routed vehicles around the area.

Fire line tape also was put up across the sidewalks to keep people from getting too close.

The downed pole was lying partially in the yard of a nearby residence.

Shortly before 11:30 p.m. a crew began working on the pole. The roadway remained closed into early Sunday morning.

A radio report indicated that Lake County Environmental Health was to be called to the scene.

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