ESOPUS — A 45-year-old Bloomington man sustained minor injuries after his pickup truck struck a utility pole and rolled over in the Town of Esopus on March 10.
Deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident on Union Center Road near William White Road at approximately 8:35 a.m., following reports of a rollover crash involving downed power lines.
Upon arrival, deputies found a 2014 Toyota Tacoma lying on its side off the roadway.
The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, told authorities he was traveling north on Union Center Road when he swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle in his lane.
His evasive action caused the truck to leave the roadway and strike a Central Hudson utility pole, severing it in half before rolling over.
The injured driver was transported to Kingston Health Alliance Hospital for treatment.
Union Center Road remained closed for several hours while Central Hudson crews repaired the damaged utility pole.
The Town of Esopus Fire Department, St. Remy Fire Department, and the Town of Esopus Volunteer Ambulance Squad assisted at the scene.
The investigation remains open as deputies work to identify the unidentified oncoming vehicle.
Anyone with video surveillance footage facing Union Center Road or information regarding the accident is asked to call the confidential tip line at 845-340-3599.
