An issue with the steering on a 2014 Ford Fusion may have been to blame for an accident this (Friday) morning, in Red Oak. Police say 33-year old William Spann, of Red Oak, was driving the vehicle southbound on Eastern Avenue from Summit Street at around 7:30-a.m., when, according to Spann, he became unable to steer. The car crossed over Eastern Avenue, through a yard and struck a Mid American Energy Utility pole.

The car, owned by Esther Ross, of Stanton, sustained $4,500 damage. Damage to the utility pole was estimated at $1,600, while turf/yard owned by Joan Selser, sustained about $200 damage.

Spann was not injured during the accident, and no citations were issued.