[05-04-2026] Riverside County, CA – One Injured After SUV Crashes Into Power Pole on SR-79 South in Aguanga

One person was injured following a single-vehicle crash in Aguanga, Riverside County, on Monday morning, May 4, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol and Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department, the crash occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m. at State Route 79 South and Caprise Road.

Authorities reported that a silver SUV carrying four occupants struck a power pole, splitting it and causing it to lean. All four occupants were able to exit the vehicle without assistance.

One individual was transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The crash also caused a power outage affecting approximately 12 customers in the area while Southern California Edison crews responded to repair the damaged pole.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

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