Downed powerlines in Halfway caused by tall trailer load
By Logan Bagett on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories
HALFWAY — Motorists hauling trailers are reminded to double-check the height and width of their load before hitting the highway. One driver learned that the hard way in Baker County last weekend.
On Saturday, May 9th, an Oregon State Police Trooper was dispatched to the report of powerlines down near milepost 7 on OR Highway 413 in Halfway. OSP reports, “A white chevy pickup pulling a trailer traveled under the powerlines and the load pulled them down. The vehicle continued on and photographs were taken. The driver was identified and did not know he hit the powerlines. A crash report was provided to the driver and the driver’s information was forwarded to Idaho Power.”
No injuries were reported in the incident and no enforcement action was taken.
In Oregon, trailer loads must be within 14 feet high and 8 ½ feet wide unless you have a permit.
