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Tragic Highway 94 Incident: Two Fatalities and One Injured as Van Strikes Pole in Spring Valley

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SPRING VALLEY, CA – A tragic accident on Highway 94 in Spring Valley resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left another injured Saturday evening when their van collided with a light pole. Authorities report that the incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. The California Highway Patrol indicated that for reasons still under investigation, the van veered off the roadway and made impact with the pole at a high speed. Emergency crews responded promptly, but despite their efforts, two occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. The third passenger sustained injuries and was transported … Read more

Wagener Teacher’s Family Files Lawsuit Against Dominion Energy and Comporium Over Fatal Utility Pole Incident

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WAGENER, S.C. – The family of a South Carolina teacher has filed a lawsuit against Dominion Energy and Comporium, claiming their negligence resulted in her tragic death. Last year, Jeunelle Robinson, a teacher at Wagener-Salley High School, was fatally struck by a utility pole while walking along Main Street in Wagener. The lawsuit alleges that a truck hit low hanging utility lines, causing eight poles to be uprooted, one of which struck and killed Robinson. According to the lawsuit, the utility poles that caused the accident were over sixty years old and had extensive wood … Read more

Canadian Woman Sues Xcel Energy, Alleging Power Pole Started Devastating Texas Wildfire

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CANADIAN, Texas — A Canadian woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that a power pole owned by Xcel Energy started the largest wildfire in Texas history. Melanie McQuiddy alleges that a splintered power pole fell and ignited the Springhouse Creek fire. According to Reuters, McQuiddy argues that Xcel had a duty to maintain safe electrical equipment but neglected to properly repair and inspect its power line poles. She is seeking compensation for the damages caused by the wildfire. The lawsuit also names Osmose Utilities Services as a defendant. McQuiddy asserts that the company was hired … Read more