A 45-year-old man crashed into a power pole on the city's north side Wednesday night.
The man was treated at the scene by paramedics of the Northwest Fire District, and did not need to go to a hospital, said Capt. Adam Goldberg, a spokesman for the district.
Shortly after 6 p.m., firefighters responded to a single-vehicle crash into a power pole on North La Cholla Boulevard, south of West Wetmore Road, said Goldberg.
The vehicle careened off the pole that was on the west side of the street and crashed into a fence on the east side of the street. Firefighters took the man out of the car and rendered aid.
As the car came to a stop, the man's foot remained on the gas pedal causing a small fire to erupt. Firefighters put out the blaze, Goldberg said.
The man suffered a medical emergency, which caused the crash. He said he could not elaborate further.
Tucson Electric Power Co. crews were at the scene securing the power pole.
Pima County Sheriff's Department deputies were investigating the crash.
