Crime & Safety

Driver Crashes Into Utility Pole; Charged With DUI: Fairfield Police

The incident occurred mid-day Friday near a busy Fairfield intersection, police said.

A man is charged after a crash Friday, police said.
A man is charged after a crash Friday, police said. (Anna Bybee-Schier/Patch)

FAIRFIELD, CT — A driver who struck a utility pole was charged Friday in Fairfield, according to police.

Frank Buda, 53, is charged with driving under the influence, police said, noting that Buda was driving erratically and that he was later reported to have crashed into the pole. The incident occurred about 1:15 p.m. on Jennings Road near Black Rock Turnpike, according to police.

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