Man dead after striking utility pole while driving in Columbus, police say

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man is dead after he reportedly struck a utility pole while driving in south Columbus on Saturday morning.

Around 6:13 a.m., Kendall White, 32, was operating a gray Chevy Malibu westbound on Frebis Avenue approaching Ohio Avenue, according to the Columbus Division of Police. 

White crossed over the double yellow line into the eastbound lane before striking a pole. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, and was pronounced dead at 7:23 a.m., police said.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with any information regarding the incident is asked to contact Columbus police at 614-645-4545 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-645-4749.