A 67-year-old man sustained serious injuries after losing control of his classic Corvette and slamming into a power pole in Barrio Logan, authorities said. The solo-vehicle crash occurred on Harbor Drive, where the red 1991 Chevy Corvette veered across the median into oncoming traffic lanes and crashed on the south sidewalk, as per the San Diego Police Department's Watch Commander's Log. The man was rushed to the hospital with a fractured pelvis and left femur following the Sunday scare, but luckily, the injuries are not considered life-threatening.
The accident prompted an investigation by the SDPD's Traffic Division, although initial reports confirm that alcohol did not contribute to the crash. Witnesses around 2000 Harbor Drive at the time of the incident didn't seem to provide much insight immediately, and the police are now turning to the public to possibly help piece together why the driver lost control. Anyone with information is urged to contact the San Diego Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. More details on the crash can be found on the official City of San Diego website.
The man, whose identity has not been released, was the sole occupant in the vehicle when he allegedly made an unsafe movement that led to the accident. This mishap shows that even experienced drivers can suddenly find themselves amidst a dangerous situation on the road. The incident resulted in no other vehicular involvement, sparing others from potential harm or injury, a fortunate outcome given the circumstances.
As the authorities continue to investigate, the SDPD has not yet offered a theory on what could have caused the driver to lose control swiftly and crash into the power pole. The Traffic Division is typically thorough in their investigation of such crashes, often looking into various potential causes such as vehicle malfunction, driver distraction, or any possible medical issues that may have arisen abruptly prior to the accident. The information surrounding the event remains scant barring any major revelations that could emerge from the ongoing investigation.
