Traffic collision results in live electrical lines falling on vehicle; driver arrested for DUI 
DATE/TIME: January 31, 2019 / 8:25 p.m.
INCIDENT: Traffic Collision / Road Closure / DUI Investigation
LOCATION: Outer Highway 10 west of Live Oak Canyon Road, Yucaipa
SUSPECT: Jordan Newman, 31 years old, resident of Redlands
Suspect Vehicle: White 2007 Chevrolet Pickup
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 8:25 p.m. deputies from the Yucaipa Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle crashed into a pole. The investigation showed Jordan Newman was driving his vehicle east on Outer Highway 10 when it left the roadway and collided with a Southern California Edison (SCE) power pole. Newman was not injured in the collision, but was trapped because live electrical lines fell onto his vehicle. The collision sheared off one power pole, causing other poles to be pulled down or damaged. SCE and fire responded to the scene. SCE personnel shut down the power so Newman could safely exit his vehicle.
Outer Highway 10 from Live Oak Canyon Road to 16th Street was expected to be closed until at least 8 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2019, while SCE works to restore electrical service and complete repairs.
At the conclusion of the investigation, Newman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and booked into Central Detention Center.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Yucaipa Police Department at (909) 918-2305. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy K. Swanson or Deputy N. Silva
Station: Yucaipa
Phone No. 909-918-2305
Case No. 141900337 & 141900338
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
34144 Yucaipa Blvd
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
