Man Dies as His Pickup Strikes a Utility Pole
A man died early Saturday morning when the vehicle he was driving drifted off a street and struck a utility pole.
Authorities said Ross Reid, 46, of Stanton was found about 1:30 a.m. inside his 1984 GMC pickup truck in the 100 block of South Beach Blvd.
The victim, who police said was the sole occupant of the four-wheel-drive vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anaheim Police Lt. John L. Haradon said the vehicle had been going north on Beach.
Haradon said it was unknown whether the victim had fallen asleep or had become distracted.
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