SUV crashes into Power Pole and knocks out Power in Clayton

An SUV crashed into a power pole in downtown Clayton around 11:30am on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, and knocked out power. North Main Street is closed as a main connector power line is down across the road. Southbound traffic is being directed to use Ramey Boulevard. The driver was extracted from the vehicle by personnel from the Clayton Police Department, Rabun County EMS, and Rabun County Fire. Rabun County EMS transported the driver to the hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. The Georgia State Patrol has been called in to investigate the cause of the single-vehicle accident. The road is anticipated to be reopened at 4pm.