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Crash KOs Electric, Out For A Half Day
Several dozen Rancho Santa Margarita residents lost power after a vehicle jumped over a curb and hit Southern California Edison equipment.
Submitted by Craig Takata
A Lexus crashed into equipment and knocked out power to more than 70 homes in Rancho Santa Margarita on Sunday evening.
The crash took place about 5:05 p.m., near the corner of Floramar and Palmera when a Lexus jumped the curb from a parking stall.
Southern California Edison said 72 homes were affected and could lose power 8-10 hours and up to 12 hours.
According to the blotter of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the vehicle hit two fuse boxes and left wires exposed.
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