Fatal Crash in Chandler Causes Power Outage for 8,000

A single-vehicle crash in Chandler, Arizona, late Sunday night resulted in the death of 27-year-old David Ramirez Velasco after his vehicle struck a power pole, causing a fire. The incident led to a power outage affecting nearly 8,000 Salt River Project (SRP) customers, though power was fully restored by early Monday morning. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the potential role of speed or impairment. In a separate incident in Huntington, West Virginia, over 800 Appalachian Power customers lost electricity after a driver hit a utility pole, with power expected to be restored by 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. No serious injuries were reported in the Huntington crash, which is also under investigation by local police. Both incidents highlight the impact of vehicle crashes on utility services and public safety.