Midnight Wreck Shuts Down East Gaines From Main to Gabbert Streets & Stop Lights on the Square
November 23rd, 2009 by Joe Burgess
A wreck just before midnight, Sunday night, shut down traffic on East Gaines Street, from Main Street, to Gabbert Street, as well as taking the two stop lights on the square out of service
A Dodge Truck, apparently veered into the light pole, which hold the traffic light, then continued down East Gaines Street, knocking another power pole to the ground, completely blocking the street.
Some businesses also received minor damage.
E. Shelton to S. Gabbert Street is a good detour route on the south side of the square, and N. Main to Trotter, Jefferson, or Oakland can serve as detours from the north.
Monticello Police and city crews responded to the scene, as did Entergy, to restore power.
SEEMS transfered the driver to Drew Memorial, while Tommy’s Wrecker removed the Dodge.
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So THAT explains the big, scary blue flash. I hope the driver is okay.
How did they manage to hit TWO light poles?!?!!?