Crash with downed power lines shuts down all lanes of Route 1 in Chesterfield County

Driver snaps Chesterfield power pole, takes down power lines on Thanksgiving

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A driver has been charged after police say they snapped a power pole in half in Chesterfield County on Thanksgiving, taking down power lines and closing the road. The crash took place the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 27, along Route 1 in the area of Alcott Road, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The Chesterfield County Police Department told 8News that the involved driver crashed int…

Crash with downed power lines shuts down all lanes of Route 1 in Chesterfield County

All lanes of Route 1 in Chesterfield County are closed in both directions after a crash Thursday afternoon.