Mountain View Road Reopens After Power Pole Crash in Desert Hot Springs

Update (01/05/26)

Mountain View Road at Dillon Road in Desert Hot Springs has reopened in both directions.

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Original Report:

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - A traffic collision early Monday morning forced a major road closure on the south side of Desert Hot Springs after a vehicle struck a power pole, bringing down high-voltage power lines.

The crash happened just before 1 a.m. on Mountain View Road at Dillon Road. Authorities say the impact left power lines hanging close to the roadway, prompting officials to shut down Mountain View Road in both directions between Clubhouse Drive and Dillon Road.

There is currently no estimated time for when the road will reopen.

Southern California Edison crews are on scene working to secure the downed lines and repair the damaged power pole. The collision also triggered a power outage affecting approximately 105 customers in the area. Edison officials estimate electricity will be restored by about 10:30 a.m.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes while crews continue their work.

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.