Early Morning Vehicle vs Pole (May 10, 2026)
Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps were dispatched at 03:55 May 10 for a reported vehicle vs pole in the area of Grays Plain at High Rock roads. Onstar had alerted dispatch to the crash, which deployed the vehicle’s airbags. Onstar was reportedly able to make contact with the driver.
Chief Capozziello arrived on scene and confirmed the one-vehicle crash. The driver was out of the 2015 GMC Terrain Denali, being checked by NVAC and speaking with local police.
Sandy Hook Engine 442 responded with a crew. Rescue 444 was canceled en route.
The utility pole the Denali struck was cracked in half. Eversource was notified of the damage.
Firefighters secured the vehicle and covered antifreeze with Speedi-Dri.
The driver was transported BLS.
The scene was turned over to Newtown PD and Sandy Hook returned to service at 04:18.
