Power pole hit after vehicle crash on Newberry Road in Gainesville

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say the crash happened at the 8400 block of West Newberry Road.
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say the crash happened at the 8400 block of West Newberry Road.(MGN | MGN Image (Credit))
Published: Mar. 6, 2026 at 8:11 AM EST

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A power pole was hit after a vehicle crash in Gainesville Friday morning.

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say the crash happened at the 8400 block of West Newberry Road. A power pole was hit, and ASO Field Service Technicians and GRU responded the scene.

The crash closed the westbound lanes on West Newberry Road, but the roadways have since reopened.

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