Apr 12, 2026
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- A single‑vehicle crash brought down multiple power lines on Sunday after a car struck a utility pole in Petersburg. On Sunday, April 12, the Petersburg Bureau of Police responded to the 2200 block of S Crater Road for a report of a single-vehicle crash. Once on scene, officers found a vehicle crash that had hit a utility pole and downed multiple power lines. Drivers in the area are being diverted since the north and south lanes are closed. Dominion Energy is working to clear the area and stated that the roadways will be closed for around four hours. This is an ongoing story. Stay with 8News for updates. ...read more read less
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