Man injured when car hits pole, trees in Mahoning

A male driver was injured Sunday morning  in a crash in Mahoning Township.

The incident occurred just after 9 a.m. as he was traveling east just west of County Line Road.

He lost control, crossing the roadway and entering the berm, then snapping off a utility pole.

The car continued along the sloped berm, striking two trees then coming to rest in a field.

The victim was treated at the scene by members of the Mahoning Valley ambulance before being transported to a local hospital. The Mahoning Valley fire company responded maintaining traffic control at the scene.

Mahoning Township Police are investigating the incident.