Manchester Car accident causes widespread outages

A severe crash on the morning of News Years Day left many Manchester residents without power. According to Manchester township police reports, 38 year-old David LeMay Jr. of Jackson crashed into a utility pole head-on.

Car Crash causing power outages. (Photo Credit Police Department) impact, Lemay's vehicle flipped over on on County Route 571 and Circle Drive, in the Ridgeway section. When medical units responded to the scene, there were live electrical lines hanging above the car.

Manchester police say LeMay sustained injuries to his right arm but refused further medical attention.

Car Crash causing power outages. (Photo Credit Police Department)

After the accident there was heavy traffic build up and Police continue their investigation into the accident.

Investigators believe the crash was caused by driver distraction or fatigue.