The accident occurred after a 21-year-old man from New Jersey, who was under the influence of drugs, slammed into the utility pole, causing extensive damage, Ramapo police said. Neither the man's name nor place of residence were released.
The driver was arrested, and the roadway was closed to allow crews from Orange and Rockland Utilities to repair the pole.
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