SUV crash and burn near Carterville

Car Crash Carterville Missouri in Carterville, Missouri: A single-vehicle SUV crash occurred near Carterville, Missouri, when the vehicle struck a utility pole, breaking it into three pieces. Downed power lines arced and ignited the SUV on fire. The male driver climbed out the passenger side to safety and was not injured, refusing medical care from METS ambulance. Carterville Fire, Duenweg Fire, Carterville Police, METS ambulance, and Jasper County Deputies responded to the scene.