![[12-16-2025] Watt Avenue Closed After Solo Vehicle Crash Shears Utility Pole in Arden Arcade](https://ak1.to//sDN4I.webp)
A solo vehicle crash forced the closure of Watt Avenue in Arden Arcade, Sacramento County, after a utility pole was struck Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 9:36 a.m. near the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District’s Station 103 in the 3800 block of Watt Avenue.
CHP said a single vehicle struck a utility pole, shearing it off and bringing down power lines. Authorities closed Watt Avenue in both directions between Edison Avenue and Auburn Boulevard, just south of the Capital City Freeway and Interstate 80.
An ambulance was dispatched to the scene, though it was not immediately known whether anyone was injured.
CHP logs indicated there were two separate crashes reported on Watt Avenue on Tuesday morning, but only one involved the utility pole. The other collision involved three vehicles near Watt Avenue and Auburn Boulevard by the Shell gas station.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District crews responded to make emergency repairs, and motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
The cause of the crashes is under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
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