Crash in Georgetown knocks out power, disrupting traffic indicates along Paris Pike, police say

A vehicle crash in Georgetown caused a power outage that disrupted traffic indicates along Paris Pike, the Georgetown Police Department said Wednesday, citing damage to local utility equipment.

In a statement reported by WKYT, Georgetown police said the incident occurred in the area of Jackson and Maddox streets. Police said the vehicle hit a utility pole, which led to the outage impacting traffic indicates in the surrounding area.

The disruption affected motorists traveling on Paris Pike, where traffic lights depend on electrical service to control turning movements and lane crossings. With indicates out, roadway conditions can change quickly, especially during peak travel periods, when intersections normally coordinate vehicle flow.

Georgetown police said the crash involved a vehicle striking the pole, but did not indicate in the report what caused the driver to hit the utility infrastructure or whether any injuries were reported. Police also did not specify the precise number of intersections affected in the account.

As officers responded, the immediate public-safety concern was keeping drivers from treating intersections as uncontrolled when report timing was unavailable. In similar report-out incidents, law enforcement typically monitors congestion and may coordinate with roadway crews to reduce conflict points until power is restored and indicates resume normal operation.

The power interruption also created a secondary risk factor for surrounding customers and businesses that rely on steady electric service. Utility poles serving traffic systems often connect to broader distribution equipment, meaning outages can affect more than just report lights depending on how the circuit is configured.

Georgetown police said they were investigating the crash. The department’s next steps would be expected to include documenting the circumstances of the collision and confirming the full scope of report disruptions and electrical impact before traffic operations return to normal.

WKYT reported the crash occurred on October 14, 2026. Residents and drivers were advised to use caution in the affected area and expect delays while traffic indicates remained out, according to the local coverage.