Crime & Safety
Car Knocked Down Utility Pole, Causing Delays In Jefferson
One car was involved in the crash, Jefferson Police said.
JEFFERSON, NJ— A single car crash downed a utility pole, causing extensive delays in Jefferson Thursday morning, police said.
Around 2:52 a.m., a car struck a utility pole on Route 15 South, knocking the pole over.
As of 8:58 a.m., the pole was still blocking the roadway near Berkshire Valley Road, closing two lanes as a result, 511nj.org said. Traffic was delayed up to half an hour as drivers were on their morning commutes.
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The cause of the crash is still under investigation, police said.
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