Car hits utility pole on Wilson Mills Rd, Chardon OH
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a single-vehicle crash near Wilson Mills Road in Chardon, where a car struck a utility pole and rolled over. The occupant exited the vehicle and no injuries were reported. The incident resulted in a utility pole fire and sparking transformer, and electric company personnel were contacted to address the hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Geauga County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:30
Transcript:
00:00
Munson for a crash.
00:03
This is Munson Fire Rescue, fire rescue needed near Wilson Mills Road.
00:12
Near Wilson Mills Road for a car versus pole, unknown any injuries or airbags.
00:18
Calls invite passerby to clear (number withheld).
00:24
Munson Fire dispatch page.
00:31
To watch (number withheld).
00:37
Go ahead.
00:39
One car versus pole also rolled over.
00:42
One occupant is out.
00:44
No injuries reported.
00:50
Copy.
00:54
I'm seeing there's some transformers sparking.
00:56
I want to contact CEI.
01:09
Responding.
01:10
Okay.
01:12
Okay.
01:20
We're getting a lot of calls about this pole arcing.
01:24
I'm going to take it with CEI now.
01:28
Okay, thank you.
01:30
Almost on scene.
01:45
And got one vehicle rolled over on the side.
01:48
We do have a pole that's on fire.
01:51
Out investigating.
02:07
I want to see if we've got any downed power lines here for a minute.
02:11
Still investigating.
02:27
No other driver or no other passengers this one involved.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Wilson Mills Rd, Chardon, OH 44024
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