By KALIN KROHE
Panhandle Post
On Sept. 24 at approximately 5:40 p.m. the Scottsbluff Police and Fire Departments responded to East 20th Street and 10th Avenue when a vehicle struck a power pole, rolled and was allegedly on fire.
53-year-old Martin Grumbles was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe eastbound on 20th Street when he collided with a utility pole.
Authorities found the Tahoe on its side with Grumbles still inside.
Grumbles was removed from the vehicle, appeared to have sustained minor injuries and was transported to Regional West Medical Center by Valley Ambulance.
"The power lines were live and sparking," Scottsbluff Patrol Sergeant Krisa Brass said.
Nebraska Public Power District set up a perimeter with caution tape.
Nearly half of Scottsbluff was without power until the pole and downed lines were secured.
"A medical condition was determined to be the cause of the incident," Brass said. "Grumbles was treated at Regional West Medical Center and has since been released."