The powerful windstorm from Thursday night allegedly made it tough for morning commuters to go about their daily routines. News broke regarding the many power outages that left over 200,000 customers from Southern California Edison without any electricity and other countless San Gabriel Valley disabled traffic signals.
Reports also showed that an undisclosed number of fallen trees have put the lives of some in danger as well as power lines affecting the traffic on many roadways.
Authorities from the California Highway Patrol hope drivers will remember that high winds are still expected to continue.
Another problem related to the strong winds is the scattering of detached materials from various sources. Debris on the roads presented dangers to pedestrians and commuters in Pasadena, as reported by the Fire Department. The California Highway Patrol reminds all drivers that intersections with defective traffic signals should be treated as a four-way stop.
According to the news sources, the presence of debris in Altadena was so denotative that sheriff’s deputies had a difficult time responding to emergency calls.
As a Glendale personal injury lawyer I hope all drivers will be extra careful during this time of high wind activity. Remember to leave your home early if you need to be somewhere at a certain time and do not forget to contact a personal injury lawyer in your area who will assist you with any questions related to an accident you may have been involved with.