May 25, 2023

ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Around 10:10 p.m. Hope Fire Company of Allentown was dispatched to a vehicle crash into a utility pole near 73 South Main Street (near the Mill Pond) with reported wires down. Upon arrival firefighters confirmed damage to the utility pole but the vehicle left the scene. Firefighters have Main Street closed between High Street and Lakeview Drive. The Monmouth County Highway Department was notified to bring barricades to close the roadway for an extended period. PSE&G was notified for the damaged utility pole and repairs need. No further details are available at this time. It is unclear at this time how long the roadway will be closed.