Fox 8 News Cleveland: Fallen Light Pole Struck by Multiple Vehicles on I-480 East in North Olmsted After Early-Morning Incident
fox 8 news cleveland is tracking a traffic alert on I-480 eastbound near Stearns Road in North Olmsted, where multiple vehicles struck a light pole that had fallen into the roadway early Tuesday morning.
What Happened on I-480 East Near Stearns Road
North Olmsted Police Detective Lieutenant Matt Beck said at least seven vehicles had varying degrees of damage after striking the fallen light pole on I-480 eastbound near Stearns Road.
Detective Lieutenant Beck said a food delivery truck driver traveling westbound on I-480 struck the median wall, which caused the light pole to topple into the eastbound lanes.
What Happens When a Fallen Pole Triggers a Morning Rush Backup
No injuries have been reported, but the incident led to a significant back-up during the morning rush hour as drivers encountered the obstruction and the aftermath of multiple vehicles being damaged.
Fox 8 News Cleveland: What Drivers Should Know About the Response
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews were on scene around 7: 30 a. m. to remove the pole from the eastbound lanes.
fox 8 news cleveland will continue to follow developments tied to the traffic alert and the impact to the I-480 corridor in North Olmsted.
