A PSE&G crew was summoned to replace the pole in the 700 block of Highland Avenue after the hatchback hit it shortly before 6 p.m.
Paramus police and EMS responded.
The driver was conscious and alert and talking on his cellphone as he was loaded into the ambulance.
The car was towed.
Highland Avenue was temporarily closed in both directions between Bush and Fern places.
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