Van knocks down telephone pole on E. Mission in Fallbrook, traffic detoured to Gum Tree

2:30 am: SDG&E estimates power will be restored to the area by 3:30 pm; the Sheriff's Dept. said E. Mission has not been reopened yet.

9 am: There is still gridlock on Gum Tree Ln. but traffic has lightened up from earlier this morning.

8 am: Road closure moved to Hamilton and E. Mission, detouring traffic to Gum Tree Lane.

FALLBROOK - About 4:45 am this morning, a van hit a telephone pole, knocking the telephone pole on top of the van on E. Mission near Fallen Leaf in Fallbrook. SDGE has a crew replacing the pole on E. Mission.

Road closures are set up at Live Oak Park Road and E. Mission an...