Truck crashes into utility pole on West Tidwell leaving about 300 without power

HOUSTON, TX – A truck left the roadway and struck a utility pole before coming to rest partially on a median in northwest Houston.

The crash occurred around 4 a.m. in the 2200 block of West Tidwell Road.

At least one person was transported to a hospital. The individual’s condition is unknown at this time.

The crash damaged a utility pole, leaving about 300 customers without power, according to the CenterPoint Energy outage tracker. CenterPoint crews were called to the scene to make repairs.

This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.