Power Knocked Out, Road Temporarily Closed When Contractor's Truck Downs Pole In Ridgewood

A home contractor's truck toppled a utility pole, knocking out power to some customers and temporarily closing busy East Ridgewood Avenue between North Maple Avenue and North Irving Street.

The driver escaped serious injury when the pole fell on East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood around 10 a.m. Monday, July 24.
Photo Credit: *Boyd A. Loving*

Jerry DeMarco

07/24/2023 3:16 p.m.

The Home Improvements driver out of Park Ridge escaped serious injury when the pole fell on East Ridgewood Avenue around 10 a.m. Monday, July 24.

It strewed wires across the roadway and leaked oil from a transformer.

Village police, firefighters, Ridgewood Emergency Services and PSE&G all responded.

Boyd A. Loving took the photos and contributed to this story.

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