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A 10-year-old passenger in the Honda CR-V was treated for facial injuries at the scene of the 5:20 p.m. July 2 crash on Paramus Road across from Fairway Oaks Park. His mother, who was also in the SUV, was uninjured.
The driver, who complained of chest pains, was issued a summons for careless driving, police at the scene said.
Two adults who were in a Chevy Equinox that was struck by the Honda weren't injured.
Bergen Brookside Towing removed the vehicles.
Borough EMS responded with Paramus police patrol and Emergency Services Unit officers.
A PSE&G crew was requested to evaluate the condition of the pole.
"With so many travelers on the highways visiting family and going on vacation this holiday weekend, we're relatively happy that we've had only four motor vehicle accidents so far," Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said.
Two vehicles struck utility poles, one struck a parked car before it plowed through a fence and bush line, and the other collided with a deer on Midland Avenue, the chief said.
"We strongly motorists to not drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, avoid distracted driving, wear your seat belt and follow the rules of the road," Guidetti said.
Boyd A. Loving took the photos and contributed to this account.
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