Motor vehicle crash reported on Milgen Rd; power outage reported

Motor vehicle crash reported on Milgen Rd; power outage reported

Columbus police and other first responders are on scene of a motor vehicle collision Thursday night.

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The collision, which involved a white truck crashing into a power pole, occurred in the 6300 block of Milgen Road. Power lines were seen laying across the roadway and in nearby brush.

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We are told a power outage has been reported in the area, Bystanders on scene tell CNAW2News: at first, police were unable to locate the driver, but later found the unidentified driver. The driver is receiving medical treatment.

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Milgen Road is shut down until further notice. Georgia Power has confirmed 386 customers are without power and an estimated restoration time has been scheduled for 1:30 a.m. on Friday.