Van Hits and Topples Telephone Pole on Grove Street In Monsey, Cuts Off Power

A van struck and toppled a telephone pole in Monsey Thursday evening, cutting off power to local residents. Hatzalah responded and treated the driver.

by Monsey.info

Around 7:20pm Thursday evening, a van struck a utility pole on Grove Street in Monsey. The impact snapped the pole, toppling it to onto the road.

The incident occurred on Grove Street, just east of Remsen Avenue. cutting out power to local residents.

Ramapo Police responded, and reported that the driver, a 24 year old male, had suffered only minor injuries. Hatzalah responded, and he was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital.

Orange and Rockland Utilities wee called in reference to the snapped utility pole, and by 6:00am, had all the residents back online.

Grove Street was closed from Remsen Avenue to Augusta Avenue, and was reopened by 6:00am.