West Chester Man Struck Pole While DUI: Police

West Chester PA

02 August, 2021

12:19 PM

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WEST CHESTER, PA — After a vehicle hit a utility pole in West Chester on Thursday night, police determined its driver was impaired, according to a police report. West Chester Police Department officers responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 100 block of East Virginia Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Thursday. When the officers arrived, they reported finding a single vehicle had struck a utility pole. Their investigation determined the operator, Matthew Gibson, 49, of West Chester, was under the influence of alcohol, to the point he was unable to safely operate a vehicle, the police report said. Gibson is charged with DUI, first offense, and with careless driving. A preliminary hearing is scheduled in Chester County District Court 15-1-04 on Sept. 7. Make sure you know what's happening in your town. Sign up to get Patch emails and don't miss any local news: https://patch.com/subscribe.