Driver hospitalized, cited after crashing Jeep into power pole in Northeast Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — A man was hospitalized, then cited by police after crashing his Jeep into a power pole late Thursday night.

Just after 11 p.m., officers responded to reports of a crash near Northeast 102nd Avenue and Wygant Street.

On arrival, they found a Jeep was severely damaged on the passenger side after crashing into a power pole, officials said.

The power pole was also broken and officers found power lines draped over the Jeep, authorities said.

The driver, identified as 39-year-old Ja’Juan Legor Bennett, was trapped inside the vehicle until the power was turned off. He was then extricated from the Jeep by emergency crews and taken to a hospital.

At the hospital, officials said Legor Bennett was found in possession of a handgun. As a result, he was cited for felon in possession of a firearm and driving while suspended.

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