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Oakley: Man Pinned in Vehicle After Striking Pole, Airlifted to Hospital

by ECT

At 10:22 pm Monday, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vehicle versus a light pole on Empire Avenue near Hemlock in the City of Oakley.

The incident required the assistance of Contra Costa County Fire Protection District rescue units to assist with vehicle extrication after the vehicle was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed and wrapped around the pole.

Upon arrival, Engine 53 located a vehicle into a light pole with an occupant trapped inside and requested a medical helicopter. Crews worked to stabilize the vehicle and began to provide patient care while he was pinned between the drivers door, the dash, center console, and passenger seat.

Crews used the technique where they chained the engine to the vehicle and moved the vehicle off the pole to allow crews to free the man – however, due to the damage of the pole, they were worried it may come down. It took crews about 30-minutes to free the man who was airlifted to a local hospital.

Oakley Police provided traffic control and shut down the roadway. They are also investigating the cause of the crash which appears to be related to excessive speeding. Several witnesses also stated hearing burnouts prior to the crash.

Update:
Oakley Police Chief Eric Christensen stated they were still investigating what led up to the crash, however, confirmed the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

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10 comments

Ray Jun 11, 2019 - 8:01 am

Shoot him!
Or let him die!
All the wasted emergency personal for an ODIOT!!!

ECT Jun 11, 2019 - 10:54 am

A little extreme?

DumbDriver Jun 11, 2019 - 8:31 am

I feel awful for the Mustang. 🙁

Ray Jun 11, 2019 - 11:53 am

I meant IDIOT!

Nick Jun 11, 2019 - 2:05 pm

It is a little extreme, but I appreciate limited censorship. Some sites control the narrative, with controlled censorship. It cuts into your traffic, and makes readers feel like they still live at home. Freedom of speech – within reason of course. Otherwise it’s stifling. Nothing will irritate readers more than micro-managing.

Grace Jun 11, 2019 - 4:07 pm

Censorship of any kind is a violation of the First Amendment. The same goes for political correctness.

Melanie Jun 11, 2019 - 5:44 pm

I agree with Nick and Grace. Of course you can’t shout fire in a crowded theater, and everyone has their own opinion as to what is appropriate (for them). Nothing aggravates me more than someone telling someone else how to think or post. Of course site managers have a right to delete a comment or block a reader, etc. But site managers who try to control everything and everybody are micromanaging control freaks. No thank you!

Tammy Jun 12, 2019 - 12:59 am

The only area where I see some control has to be exerted is if someone uses extremely vulgar language which is offensive. However, I see censorship applies where simple ideas are put forth or people discuss political issues. Luckily, I haven’t seen much of that on this site.

Marty P. Jun 12, 2019 - 1:19 am

That Mustang should be transported to high schools as an exhibit of what happens when you aren’t paying attention to your driving.

ibcc62 Jun 13, 2019 - 11:22 am

It’s amazing how smart you all are except for the idiot that can’t spell idiot. Using all of those fancy words can make a person feel important. The fact of the matter is that if this had been someone you knew or cared about you would not be so quick with your comments and surely would not appreciate such ignorant comments, but then again when you are starving for attention you will do anything to get it

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