41-year-old hospitalized in Cottonwood Heights after crashing into pole

A 41-year-old driver has been hospitalized after he allegedly crashed into a power pole while fleeing police. The name of the driver or the charges he could be facing aren’t being released at this time.

According to Cottonwood Heights police, officers attempted to perform a traffic stop on the driver around 8:55 p.m. Monday. During the stop, police say the driver fled the scene. Officers did not pursue the suspect at that time.

Investigators tell FOX 13 News that the driver fled on Fort Union Boulevard but allegedly crashed into a pole near 7850 Highland Drive…

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