Local NewsDriver crashes into telephone pole, downing electrical wires on US-501A driver was taken to the hospital on Thursday after crashing into a telephone pole, causing electrical wires to fall across US-501 in Person County.Posted 2024-03-28T10:34:19+00:00 - Updated 2024-03-28T10:34:19+00:00A driver was taken to the hospital on Thursday after crashing into a telephone pole, causing electrical wires to fall across US-501 in Person County.Roxboro police responded to the crash shortly after midnight.The driver was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Officials say alcohol is believed to be a factor.Charges are pending, according to officials.relatedcrashTrending NFL draftees, signees from NC State, UNC and Duke Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep Courage stay undefeated at home with 1-0 win over Seattle Reign FC Santana homers again, drives in 4, as Twins rout Angels 16-5 Powerful Republican insider seeks state audit of group that got $500 million from GOP lawmakers59 MINS AGOVideos watch · 31:42WRAL Late News watch · 2:06WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast watch · 1:27Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5 watch · 1:01Powerball Drawing watch · 2:24:34Watch the free Student Care Concert at St. Augustine's University•CreditsHeather LeahWeb Editor