Tree 1, car 0

David Phalen, of Clear Lake, was lucky to not be injured when his vehicle collided with a tree on N. 10th St. about 3:15 p.m. Friday, May 5.  According to a Clear Lake Police

Department report, Phalen’s vehicle hit the curb at an alley entrance, then hit a large maple tree and flipped on its side.  Phalen was able to get out of the vehicle himself before emergency crews arrived.  He refused the offer to be transported for medical help.