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

MIAMI COUNTY — 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 driver was taken to Upper Valley Medical Center with a reported leg injury.

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.

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