A utility pole was sheered in a crash in Gilberton on Sunday morning.
Upon arrival a Mazda sedan, driven by Sean Bankes-Pineda, 18, of Berwick, was observed with disabling damage to the front passenger side and a utility pole was completely sheared off and being held up with the wires still intact with residence.
Investigation revealed that the cause of the accident to be a vehicle malfunction. This being consistent with the driver’s claim that he lost control of his vehicle and suddenly had an inability to steer the vehicle. Investigation also revealed that Bankes-Pineda did not have a valid driver’s license and will be cited by Ptlm Bryce Dragna.
Assisting with the accident were Gilberton Fire, Mahanoy City Fire, Shenandoah EMS and Steve’s Towing.