Tesla Crash Causes Power Outage and Road Closures on Old 395

Summary: A Tesla vehicle struck a power pole, causing it to fall and bring down power lines onto the roadway near Old 395, Bellevue Road, and Bowers Mansion in Washoe County, Nevada. The female driver, reportedly acting erratically, initially fled the scene on foot but later returned and hid in nearby bushes. Emergency services, including local police, fire, and highway patrol, responded to the incident, coordinated road closures, and managed traffic control due to the hazardous conditions created by the downed power lines. An on-call utility worker was dispatched to address the power line hazard. The situation required significant traffic management and posed a risk to public safety until the area was secured.