Omega accident leaves part of city without power Sunday afternoon

No word on the condition of the individual who was transported to the hospital.

OMEGA, Ga. – On Sunday afternoon our Matthew Crumley came upon the scene of an accident on U.S. Highway 319 near Ponder Park and the clubhouse in Omega.

Power was knocked out to a part of downtown Omega following the accident.

Powerlines blocked the roadway temporarily closing both lanes of U.S. Highway 319 between Powell Road and Omega-Ellenton Road.

Traffic had to be detoured for a few hours by the Omega Police Department.

The occupant of the vehicle was transported to Tift Regional Medical Center to be checked out.

Georgia Power worked to restore power by 5 pm.

No word on the condition of the individual who was transported to the hospital.

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