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id: 41218233dc
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 08:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 08:00 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Driver taken to hospital after SUV crashes into pole in Northeast DC

A driver is in critical condition after an SUV crashed into a pole in Northeast D.C. early Thursday morning.

Section: [Public Safety](/washington/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [7News WJLA](https://wjla.com/news/local/dc-crash-man-hurt-driver-hospitalized-northeast-traffic-accident-police-vehicle-pole-suv-vehicle), 2026-11-05 08:00 EST: Driver taken to hospital after SUV crashes into pole in Northeast DC

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