Pickup Slams into a Power Pole on 27th Street

An older model Chevrolet pickup slammed into a power pole on 27^th Street mid-morning Monday.

According to the San Angelo police, the driver and sole occupant of the truck took a sharp turn too wide and ended up burying the front of the truck into the pole. Police said there may have been a medical incident that caused the driver to turn wide.

The male driver was transported to Shannon Medical Center with incapacitating injuries. Police said they have not yet considered if a traffic violation will be cited. The investigation was ongoing when we left the scene.