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West Toledo neighborhood without power following Friday morning crash

West Central Avenue has been closed from Jackman Road to Auburn Avenue. It will remain closed while Toledo Edison continues to make repairs.

TOLEDO, Ohio — UPDATE: West Central Avenue is closed from Jackman Road to Auburn Avenue in both directions.

A single car crash in west Toledo leaves a neighborhood in the dark early Friday.

This happened on Central Avenue near Jackman Road at 2:15 a.m.

Toledo Police claim Alexis Winters, 28, struck an electrical pole on Central, leaving the pole and downed wires in the street. This caused a power outage for many in the area.

Winters was not hurt in the crash.

Toledo Edison crews were immediately on scene to begin repairs.

According to FirstEnergy's site, power is estimated to be restored around 11:30 a.m.

Credit: WTOL 11

Due to the downed wires, West Central Avenue was closed down between Auburn Avenue and Jackman Road.

Some traffic lights are out near the area, as well.

As of 9 a.m. Friday, West Central Avenue has been closed for approximately two and a half hours. It will remain closed while Toledo Edison continues to make repairs.

This is a developing story. Stay with WTOL 11 on-air, online and on our free WTOL 11 news app for the latest. 

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