Murray City Power Outage: 425 Lose Power After Pole Crash

MURRAY, UTAH — October 23, 2026 — A vehicle collision with a power pole in Murray caused an outage affecting approximately 425 customers and disrupted southbound FrontRunner commuter rail service, according to a report published by KUTV on February 24, 2026. No new incident matching those details was verified for October 23.

The reported collision occurred near 5900 South and Commerce Drive in Murray. Murray City Power said about 425 customers lost electricity after the vehicle struck the pole.

Utility crews responded to the scene and began repairs. In a statement reported shortly before 8 a.m., the utility estimated that the repair work would take approximately 30 minutes.

The crash also affected Utah Transit Authority’s FrontRunner service. Southbound passengers were advised to expect delays of around 10 to 15 minutes.

Officials did not release details about what caused the vehicle to strike the pole or confirm whether anyone was injured in that incident.

Although the February incident was reported as a relatively short disruption, the available reporting does not independently confirm the precise restoration time or establish whether a similar outage has occurred today.

Residents can check the official Murray City Power Outages Map for current information. The city’s 24-hour utility dispatch line is 801-264-9669 for reporting outages and electrical service problems.

Anyone who encounters a fallen power pole or downed electrical wires should stay well clear and contact emergency services or the utility.

As of October 23, 2026, the documented incident remains the February 24 collision. A new outage affecting 425 customers has not been independently confirmed.