Driver hits pole after falling asleep, rolls vehicle

Accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. in 3000 block of W. Commerce

SAN ANTONIO – A driver had a scary moment Tuesday morning after falling asleep at the wheel, San Antonio police said.

The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. in the 3000 block of West Commerce near Zarzamora on the city's West Side.

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According to police the driver of the Chevy sport utility vehicle fell asleep, hit a pole and rolled the vehicle over. 

Police said the man was not hurt in the accident. No one else was inside the vehicle, which police said contained lots of items.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.


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