Truck driver attempts to turn around, damages power poles | The Olympian

A troubling incident unfolded in Glenoma, Washington, where a 75-year-old driver of an RV-semi caused extensive damage after attempting to turn around on U. S. 12. Around 7:20 p. m.

, the driver veered into a gravel driveway and inadvertently struck power lines, resulting in the collapse of multiple power poles. Local utility companies, including Astound Broadband and Century Link, reported significant infrastructural damage. The Glenoma Fire District's representative noted damage to a flag pole and monument. Two local residents expressed their grievances: a Glenoma woman reported a damaged fence, while a Chehalis woman stated her car was struck by fallen power lines. Thankfully, the driver emerged unscathed from the incident, which serves as a reminder of the challenges larger vehicles face in rural areas.

This event disrupted local services and raised safety concerns in such settings, leaving the community to assess the consequences and seek reparations for the damages incurred.