From the whimsical collection of Shorpy, I found this 1950s photograph of a car, on San Vicente, which hit a light pole.
Most likely, the driver was not texting while driving.
1950s Traffic Accident on San Vicente, Los Angeles, CA.
About, but not limited to, Van Nuys, CA.
Here in Van Nuys 
Thanks for the link to Shorpy. I used to have a 1959 Chevy and I always thought it was a giant tank-like steel vehicle.
–Don W
St. Louis, MO
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