Police reopen W. 76 Country Blvd after single vehicle crash

Friday, June 3, 2022 at 2:06 PM

W. 76 Country Blvd has reopened with temporary lane closures from Truman Rd to Forsythe St after a single-vehicle crash caused damage to an electric pole at approximately 9:44 a.m on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Police shut down that area of W. 76 Country Blvd for about two hours until the electric company could respond. White River Valley Electric Cooperative crews are working to secure the power pole. Police urge drivers to use caution, slow down and to follow the traffic cone patterns that are in place.

The driver of the vehicle experienced a medical emergency, was transported to the hospital and is expected to be treated and released.

The above is from a Branson news release.

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