Man in serious condition after losing control of car, hitting a light pole
A witness told police the man was driving erratically when he lost control and hit the post, breaking it at the base.
SAN ANTONIO – A man is in critical condition after police say he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a light pole on the east side.
It happened just after 8:00 p.m. Monday along South WW White Road near Interstate 10.
Witnesses told police the man was driving erratically when he lost control and crashed into a light pole, breaking it completely at the base.
The man was trapped inside his vehicle and was rescued by firefighters.
He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
This is a developing story.
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