At least 1 killed after vehicle crashes into power pole on Houston’s south side

HOUSTON – At least one person is dead after a vehicle crashed into a power pole on Houston’s south side Monday evening.

It happened around 6:25 p.m. near the intersection of Natchez Street and Allegheny Street, just off of Old Spanish Trail.

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First responders arrived and found a vehicle in the back of a property at the location. Authorities say it appears the vehicle may have been traveling eastbound on Old Spanish Trail when it hit a light, went through the parking lot and struck the pole.

At least one person was found dead inside the vehicle.

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Westbound lanes of Old Spanish Trail are closed between SH-288 and Allegheny Street at this time. Power on the block is also out as a result of the crash.