Driver crashes car into utility pole in central Fresno

A driver lost control of their vehicle and smashed into the utility pole in central Fresno, police say.
Thursday, June 18, 2020
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A driver lost control of their vehicle and smashed into the utility pole in central Fresno on Thursday morning, police say.

It happened just before 3 am at Shields and Millbrook Avenues.
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The drive left the scene after the crash, and police say no one else was hurt.

PG&E crews had to drag the pole out of the roadway, but electrical services were not disrupted.
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Eastbound Shields Avenue was closed at Millbrook, but westbound Shields remained open during the clean-up and repair.
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