News: SUV downs power pole, closing part of SR-164 near Auburn

KING COUNTY, WA — A driver crashed an SUV into a power pole Thursday morning, causing a long closure on State Route 164 near southeast Auburn, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The wreck occurred at Southeast 388th Street, just north of the White River Amphitheater. It was first reported by the Washington State Department of Transportation at 8:50 a.m.

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⛔️All lanes on both directions of SR 164/Auburn Enumclaw Road SE at Southeast 388th Street, or a little north of the White River Amphitheatre, are closed for a downed electrical pole. The WA State Patrol is on scene. Please seek alternate routes at this time! pic.twitter.com/o3YrJzbWjQ

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 15, 2022

Authorities have not said what led up to the collision, but an electrical pole was knocked down, forcing both eastbound and westbound lanes of SR-164 (Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast) to shut down.Trooper Rick Johnson confirmed there were no reported injuries in the event.

This is what is going on SR 164 and 388th. An SUV hit a power pole which has caused a lengthy closure. Thankfully no injuries. This will be an extended closure. pic.twitter.com/MQlovOEyI7

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) December 15, 2022

Motorists were asked to find alternate routes as the WSP and emergency crews worked to clear the roadway.

At 5:04 p.m., WSDOT announced all eastbound lanes were reopened at the intersection, but the westbound highway remained blocked with a detour established.

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