Utility Pole and Wires Knocked Down During One Vehicle Accident in Aberdeen

A utility pole and wires were knocked down during a one vehicle accident this morning on Lloyd Road near Warren Drive in the Strathmore section of Aberdeen Township.

At about 11:50 a.m., Helen Gross, 63, of Aberdeen, was driving north on Lloyd Road when her 2003 Ford Taurus left the roadway and struck a utility pole, according to Aberdeen Chief of Police John Powers. The pole and wires came down on top of her car during the accident.

Jersey Central Power & Lighting responded to the scene to turn off the power and safely remove the wires from the vehicle. South Aberdeen EMS was then able to remove Gross from her vehicle.

Gross was transported to Bayshore Community Hospital for a suspected back injury, Powers said.

It is not yet known what caused the vehicle to leave the road.

Aberdeen Hose and Chemical #1, Cliffwood Volunteer Fire Company and MONAC (Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corporation) responded to the scene. Patrolman Matthew Lloyd was the investigating officer.