MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man drove his vehicle into a pole in Binghampton after someone pointed a gun at him, Memphis Police say.
According to reports, the crash happened on North Hollywood Street at Hollins Avenue a little after 4:30 a.m.
The driver said he was driving when a dark gray sedan drove on the side of his vehicle, and someone inside pointed a gun at him. Because his focus was on the weapon, the driver swerved and hit an MLGW utility pole.
People living along North Hollywood Street in Binghampton woke up without power due to the accident.
The pole was in front of Joaquin Lopez’s home. He explained he heard something exploding, sounding like a bomb.
Businesses in the area were also forced to close. “Ain’t no power,” said Cortez Williams who had been sent home from work. “Said he gonna call me if they get the power back up, but ain’t no power. No power, no work.”
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MPD says he had no injuries, but was issued a citation for striking a fixed object.
