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Update: Downed utility pole on Route 46 caused traffic jams

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, July 11, at approximately 12:29 p.m., Mr. Antonio Ybanez, 18, Parsippany, was traveling west on Route 46, in the right lane, when he veered off the roadway and struck and knocked down a utility pole.

Mr. Yabanez, who was driving a 2001 Blue Toyota Wagon stated he was driving and the steering wheel began shaking and he veered off the roadway.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Robert Appel investigated the accident and determined th driver was at fault due to inattention.

There were no summons issued at the time of the incident. Ajaco Towing towed the vehicle from the scene.

At the time of the incident, Route 46 was closed in both directions, causing traffic jams for a number of hours.  In addition, some of the traffic was diverted into the Arlington Shopping Center, causing traffic jams for the shoppers.

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The telephone pole hanging over Route 46
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The vehicle hit the utility pole
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Police were allowing cars on Route 46
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Frank L. Cahill
Frank L. Cahill
Publisher of Parsippany Focus since 1989 and Morris Focus since 2019, both covering a wide range of events. Mr. Cahill serves as the Executive Board Member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, President of Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town and Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board.
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