HARWICH – A utility pole was struck in a crash involving a Mass State Police cruiser in Harwich. The collision happened shortly before 7 AM Sunday on Route 39 at John Joseph Road. The trooper was taken to Cape Cod Hospital as a precaution. 136 Eversource customers lost power as a result of the crash the cause of which is under investigation. Route 39 was closed in that stretch.
From Mass State Police: At approximately 6:50 AM Sunday morning, a State Police cruiser crashed into a utility pole in the area of 973 Orleans Harwich Road in Harwich.
Preliminary information indicates that the vehicle hydroplaned on the wet road conditions.
The Trooper-Operator was transported to the hospital for evaluation and was released a short time later.
We appreciate the personnel from the Harwich Police, Fire, and EMS Department who responded to the scene to ensure the safety of the Trooper and passing motorists.
Officials cleared the scene at 8:05 AM.
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