Police: 1-car crash briefly cuts power, closes Bohemia roads
A car crashed into a utility pole on Church Street in Bohemia shortly after 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016. Credit: Bryan Lopez
A one-car accident forced the temporary closure of a Bohemia intersection early Tuesday, also briefly knocking out power in the area, Suffolk County police said.
The crash occurred at 1:09 a.m.
Police said the driver, whose identity was not released, suffered injuries, but said they were not life-threatening.
The crash occurred on Church Street near Locust Avenue and temporarily closed the intersection.
Photos from the scene show the vehicle, partially overturned, and a knocked down utility pole and lines.
Police said PSEG Long Island was called to the scene and said repairs were made to the pole and power lines.
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