CLARK COUNTY — A 17-year-old man was hospitalized after a car crash Friday afternoon, according to a spokesperson from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
>>PHOTOS: 17-year-old hospitalized after crashing into pole in Clark County
The 17-year-old, of South Charleston, failed to maintain control, drove off the road, and struck a utility pole, according to a spokesperson from the OSHP.
Read More He was driving a 2008 GMC Sierra southbound on Dolly Varden Road in Madison Township at approximately 12:27 p.m. when the crash occurred.
The 17-year-old was taken to Springfield Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Troopers on scene said he sustained injuries to the head.
Speed is believed to be a factor, troopers told News Center 7 crews on scene.
Alcohol is a suspected factor, but state troopers are still investigating.
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News Center 7 will update this story when more information is made available.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Springfield Post is investigating this crash.
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Crash Dolly Varden Crash (WHIO)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)
Dolly Varden Rd Crash A red pickup truck crashed into a pole just after 12:30 p.m. (STAFF/Adam Kessler)