Wall township police say dump truck did not strike downed pole as vehicles struck downed live wires
Wall Township Police

Wall Township Police say dump truck did not strike downed pole as vehicles struck downed live wires

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police have determined that a utility pole that fell across State Highway 138 near East Hurley Pond Road was not struck by a vehicle, contrary to initial reports, the Wall Township Police Department announced.

The investigation, which included witness interviews, NJDOT video footage, and on-scene evidence, found no evidence that a dump truck or any other vehicle caused the pole to fall. Multiple vehicles struck live wires that had fallen into the roadway as a result of the incident.

Officials thanked the public for their cooperation during the investigation.

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