CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man crashed his car hitting a power pole near Everhart and McArdle Road after he suffered a medical issue while driving around 6:30 p.m. Friday.
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and no major injuries were reported from the crash, according to CCPD officials.
Traffic is being detoured in the area as crews clear the scene.
The accident caused nearby residents and businesses to lose power. First responders at the scene said AEP was contacted to address any outages.
In footage taken by 3NEWS it appears that the man's vehicle flipped during the crash and the downed power pole can be seen close by.
The crash remains under investigation.
This is a developing story, stay with 3NEWS for updates.
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