Cause of weekend power outtage is suspected DUI

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A suspected DUI was the cause of a large scale power outtage in Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley on Saturday night (August 5).

The Sheriff’s office confirmed that the outtage, which left thousands without power, was caused by a three-vehicle collision near Yucca Mesa Road and Buena Vista in Yucca Mesa. The collision involved a utility pole and took out power lines.

The Sheriff’s Office said that there were likely injuries, as a hospital was contacted as part of the incident, but was unable to provide further details. The collision is being investigated as a DUI.

A representative of Southern California Edison confirmed that the outtage occured at 10:49 p.m. on Saturday night. The outtage initially impacted 1651 customers in Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree including Z1077’s headquarters. Power was fully restored by 3 a.m. Sunday morning (August 6).

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Jef Harmatz
Jef Harmatz
Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director.He has worked as a journalist, cartoonist, chef, and delivery driver. He is known nationally for his writing and comics in publications like TimeOut, Popula, Roadtrippers, Solrad and Spiralbound, and for his album covers for Third Eye Blind and Sir Sly.He is known locally for his pop-up barbecue restaurant Hot Dog Panic. He remains unknown in the field of beekeeping, because he is too afraid of being stung to try it.When not on the radio, he draws comics and self-publishes little books. He lives with his partner and his dog Sunday in Yucca Valley, where he cooks them both elaborate meals.

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