Fatal crash splits power pole in half, temporarily leaving hundreds without power in DeKalb County

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — More than 400 people were temporarily without power on Friday morning and a man was dead after a car crashed into a power pole in DeKalb County.

Georgia Power confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a power pole was struck by a car at Glenwood Road at Candler Road.

The DeKalb County Police Department told Channel 2 Action News that a single-vehicle accident involving a pedestrian was the cause of the incident.

“The vehicle left the roadway striking the victim on the sidewalk. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver was also transported with minor injuries,” DKPD said in a statement.

Views from News Chopper 2 showed major damage on a white car that had crashed into the pole, which appeared to have been split in half.

Georgia Power said 435 people were without power after the accident, but power has since been restored.

The crash itself remains under investigation. Police have not yet identified the victim or driver.

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