A Morris County man was drunk when he slammed his car into a utility pole earlier this week, authorities said.
M. Renauer, 54, was driving on West Main Street in Rockaway when he crashed into a pole Thursday, borough police said.
During police questioning, Renauer, of Rockaway, showed clear signs of intoxication and was placed under arrest, police said.
Renauer was being processed when officers found that he had sustained injuries in the crash. He was subsequently taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said.
Renauer was charged with DWI and several other offenses and is scheduled to appear in court.
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