Crash Causes Power Outages In Galloway: Police

GALLOWAY, NJ — A 57-year-old man struck a utility pole Thursday evening in Galloway after having an apparent medical emergency while driving, police said.

Robert Flesche, of Little Egg Harbor Township, was traveling north on Pomona Road when he veered off the roadway and struck a utility pole.

The pole was cut in half and downed wires that blocked the roadway. The impact caused power outages and affected NJ Transit rail operations.

Pomona Road was shut down between the White Horse Pike and Aloe Street for about two hours while officials cleared the scene and investigated.

Flesche was treated at the scene for minor injuries and released, police said.

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