Man charged for striking pole and heading home right after in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was charged after police say he struck a pole in Plainfield and headed home right after.
Police said they were dispatched to a one-car crash around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday on River Street in the area of Pond Street.
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According to police, a grey Toyota Rav4 was traveling south on River Street when it struck a Frontier pole. The driver allegedly left the scene and headed home.
The vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage, police said.
Andrew Keenan, 38, of Plainfield, was arrested at his home and charged with operating while under the influence, evasion of responsibility and failure to maintain lane.
The passenger of the vehicle was taken to an area hospital for head and neck injuries, police said.
Keenan was released on $500.00 non-surety bonds and is scheduled to appear at the Danielson Superior Court on June 6.
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