Crime & Safety
Hackettstown Woman Uninjured After Crashing Into Pole To Avoid Animal: Police
Route 517 was closed on Saturday while Jersey Central Power & Light worked on restoring power to the area, police said.
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J.– A township woman was uninjured after she swerved to avoid an animal in the roadway and crashed into a utility pole, authorities said.
Shortly before 2 a.m., Marlene Mrad, 34, was heading south on Route 517 in her 2014 Toyota when she swerved and struck the pole, Sgt. Darren Tynan said.
Over 100 Jersey Central Power & Light customers lost power due to the accident, according to Tynan.
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Route 517 was closed between Franklin and Miller Streets while JCP&L completed work, Tynan said.
The estimated restoration time was 1:30 p.m. Saturday, he added.
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No summonses were issued.
The Hackettstown Fire Police, Warren County Road Department and JCP&L assisted.
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