Crime & Safety
Fanwood Woman Fell Asleep At Wheel, Hit Utility Pole: Police
A woman from Fanwood hit a utility pole in Westfield Monday afternoon due to drowsy driving, according to Westfield Police.
FANWOOD, NJ — A 68-year-old Fanwood woman drove into a telephone pole on Mountain Avenue in Westfield Monday afternoon. Westfield Police said it was the result of drowsy driving.
The driver crashed her brown Fiat into a utility pole after falling asleep at the wheel, according to Sgt. Michael Walsh. Walsh said no injuries have been reported.
Westfield Police sent out a Nixle alert at 1:24 p.m. to avoid Mountain Avenue between New Providence Road and N. Chestnut Street — in the area of the 800 block. Police said the closure will require a detour of traffic for several hours.
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This section of Mountain Avenue will remain closed until all hazards have been addressed.
The pole split from the impact of the crash and remained hanging in midair, held only in place by the telephone wires attached. See photo on Tapinto.
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Walsh said the woman was driving south on Mountain Avenue when she fell asleep and hit the pole. PSE&G is currently assessing the damage.
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