Police seek witnesses after power pole crash

Homes in Gelorup, Dalyellup and College Grove were without power for several hours on Monday night after a ute slammed into a power pole on Bussell Highway.

Bunbury police are investigating the crash, which saw the single male occupant taken to hospital.

The 74-year-old Dunsborough man’s ute crashed into a power pole about 5pm at the intersection of Loretta Avenue and the highway, bringing down power lines and causing black outs in the area.

Officer-in-charge Sen. Sgt Mal Jones said the driver was up and talking immediately after the crash and was released from hospital a short time after the incident.

Sen. Sgt Jones said the cause of the crash was unknown, but it was believed alcohol was not involved.

Police are asking any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.