Grand Forks: DUI Crash Drops Signal Pole on Car

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — An injury crash knocked out a traffic signal just after midnight Sunday.

Police say the crash happened at North Columbia Road and Gateway Drive.

Officers were dispatched at about 12:06 a.m., according to police.

Crash details

Police say Orton Andrews drove a 2001 Dodge Ram east on Gateway Drive.

Police say the truck left the road near the intersection.

It struck a traffic signal pole on the southeast corner, police said.

The pole fell into Gateway Drive, police said.

Police say it landed on a 2022 Toyota Camry.

The Camry driver was taken to Altru Hospital.

Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.

Police arrested Andrews, according to the update.

Police said he faces several charges, including DUI.

Charges are accusations. Andrews is presumed innocent in court.

Police said the eastbound signals are out until the pole is replaced.

Temporary stop signs will control eastbound traffic at the intersection.

Police said the other three signal heads will flash red during repairs.

Police asked drivers to use caution at the intersection.

The city posts traffic system information on its Traffic Signals page.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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