Two people were injured after their 2012 GMC Terrain struck a metal utility pole on West Broad Street Saturday morning near the ford dealership.
The driver, 67 year old James Taylor of Smithville and a passenger, 39 year old Shannon Taylor were taken by DeKalb EMS to St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.
According to Trooper T.J. Withers of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Taylor was driving west when his vehicle left the highway to the right and then struck the curb and the pole. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
In addition to Trooper Withers and DeKalb EMS, members of the Smithville Police and Fire Departments were also on the scene to render assistance.
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