Trapped Motorist Rescued By Fire Crews In Banning

BANNING, CA — A motorist was moderately injured Thursday when their vehicle struck a pole in Banning.

The collision was reported just after 5:50 p.m. in the area of Mesa and Bluff streets, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.

The motorist became trapped inside the vehicle and had to be rescued by arriving paramedics.

They were taken by ambulance to a hospital with moderate injuries.

No other vehicles were involved, and the cause of the crash was under investigation.