Woman charged with DWI after taking down Linden utility pole, police say

LINDEN — A 32-year-old woman faces DWI charges after police said she hit a utility pole early Saturday morning.

Katherine Flores of Elizabeth's Toyota Camry overturned after she hit the pole on St. George Avenue (Route 27) near Ainsworth Avenue just before 4 a.m. according to Linden Police.

After the accident Flores was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving, possession of an open container of alcohol, and driving with a suspended license.

Police said other drivers stopped to help Flores get out of her car. She was treated for minor injuries and released from a hospital. She was then released from police custody pending a court appearance on Monday.

Repair of the downed pole closed St. Georges Avenue for most of Sunday.

Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com.

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