Man suffers electric shock while working on power pole

Victoria, Texas – According to officials with the Victoria Fire Department, around 6 o’clock Wednesday evening, a man suffered an electrical shock while working on a power pole located near the corner of Plover and LaValliere streets. Upon arrival, paramedics said the man was alert and conscious. The individual was transported to a local hospital. The electric shock caused many homes along LaValliere and Plover streets to lose power. This accident is still under investigation at this time.