Medical issue causes driver to lose control, hit tree and pole on SR 41

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A driver suffering from a medical issue lost control of his vehicle on State Route 41, causing him to crash into a tree and a utility pole Friday morning.

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Officials say the man was traveling west on State Route 41 near Eldean Road around 5:40 a.m. when the crash occurred.

The utility pole was snapped in half as a result of the crash with live wires being held up in place by the tree the van hit as well.

The driver was taken to Upper Valley Medical Center with a reported leg injury.

Careflight was requested to meet officials at the medical center, so it is believed he will transported to another area hospital.

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