Highway 99 Closed After Vehicle Strikes Power Pole, Driver Injured
Highway 99 near Catlett Road was closed in both directions after a single vehicle crashed into a power pole, causing power lines to fall across the roadway. The driver sustained minor injuries.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, September 9, 2026 — A section of Highway 99 near Catlett Road experienced a significant closure following a vehicle accident that impacted a power pole and utility lines. The incident, involving a single vehicle, led to the highway being shut down in both directions.
According to initial reports, the vehicle collided with a power pole, resulting in power lines falling across the roadway. The immediate aftermath of the crash necessitated the closure of Highway 99 in both northbound and southbound lanes in the vicinity of Catlett Road to ensure public safety and allow for response efforts.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash sustained injuries described as minor. Emergency services responded to the scene to provide aid to the injured driver and to assess the situation.
The exact cause of the collision was not immediately available. Information regarding the duration of the road closure, the identity of the driver, or the specific power company affected was not provided.
Authorities have not released details on when Highway 99 is expected to reopen. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and expect delays in the area until the roadway is cleared and deemed safe for travel.
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