Driver involved in Des Moines crash that snapped a power pole dies
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Des Moines Police Department says the driver involved in a Thursday morning accident that snapped a power pole has died. Des Moines Police say the crash occurred just after 6 a.m. in the 3300 block of E. 7th Street when a driver lost control of his truck and hit a utility pole, fence, and tree before coming to a stop against a home. The power pole was snapped off, with a portion of the pole hanging from the wires. A portion of E. Ovid Avenue was closed for several hours while the scene was processed, and MidAmerican Energy made repairs to the utility pole. Authorities say the driver, and only occupant of the truck, was transported to a Des Moines hospital in critical condition. Des Moines Police shared an update just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday, saying the driver, a 31-year-old male, had died as a result of his injuries. Authorities say his name will be shared pending complete family notifications. Investigators with the Des Moines Police Department Traffic Unit continue the technical investigation of this crash. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available for release.
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