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Car vs. pole at Vine and North in the city
Submitted by Billie Owens on August 27, 2010 - 9:13pm
A car vs. pole accident, without injuries, is reported at North and Vine streets. Also, Bank Street into the City of Batavia is shut down due to the same accident.
Utility poles are down, blocking the roadway. Law enforcement is requested at Law and Bank Street.
Barracades to control traffic are requested.
Photo submitted by Jeremiah Pedro.
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August 27, 2010 - 9:36pm
#2
Very confused -- Richmond and Vine don't intersect. Then again, neither do Law and Bank. But there sure are a lot of sirens out there tonight!
August 27, 2010 - 9:53pm
#3
I'm guessing he means North and Vine. Many people forget that Richmond turns into North once you pass Centennial Park (originally, when the park was an extension of the school for the blind, the roads did not connect).
August 27, 2010 - 10:32pm
#4
Walked about a third of the way up Ross st. to get a better view of BPD, FDB, and Niagra Mohawk trucks. They were close to the end of Ross near Bank. Power is back on. Funny thing is while half of Manhattan was dark Ellsworth, and parts of Vine, East ave. and Ross from North to Main still had power.
Mercy Flight flew headed toward Buffalo.
August 27, 2010 - 10:46pm
#5
I wondered what had happened, I was watching TV in my living room and it turned off. I went to check the Internet and heard the sirens. Went on a little drive around town to see what was going on, very interesting! They got it turned on pretty quickly.
Also, The Batavia is absolutely the best thing around. This was posted almost instantly after it happened. I love how reliable it is!
August 27, 2010 - 10:52pm
#6
The downed power pole was on bank street right at the drive way to the church.
August 28, 2010 - 3:10am
#7
After reading the account of the accident, I am reminded of the Abbott and Costello routine: Who's on First? Could it be that the Law was requested to an accident on North Bank street?
August 28, 2010 - 6:51pm
#8
how do you take down a pole at 30mph?
August 29, 2010 - 1:25am
#9
with a chain saw and a strong arm?
with a mack truck?
with a tank?
Just spit balling here but I'm guessing they were exceeding the posted speed limit.
August 29, 2010 - 9:23am
#10
I believe the poles are designed to break when hit by a vehicle.
August 29, 2010 - 1:02pm
#11
i hit one doing 40 on an icy road in java 7 years ago and i didnt even scratch it. totalled my car though. maybe theyre rated different for cities or something.
