Crime & Safety

Volkswagen Knocks Over Power Box, Teen Driver Okay

The car struck the power box before hitting a tree on William Henry Drive

A single car accident was reported on William Henry Drive just after 9 p.m. Saturday, when a teenager's Volkswagen knocked down a CL&P power box that provides electricity to the neighborhood before crashing into a tree.

Despite heavy damage, the driver was not injured, according to firefighters.

Police, Monroe firefighters and Emergency Medical Service personnel responded to the scene. CL&P was working on restoring power Saturday night.

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