Driver Who Hit Pole, Hydrant And Stop Sign in Tolland Charged

TOLLAND, CT — The driver of a car involved in a wild Valentine's Day crash in Tolland is now facing charges.

State police rereleased a report on the incident this week.

The crash took place at 7:43 p.m. on Tolland Stage Road near Doyle Road, state police said.

The driver of a compact sedan, a 28-year-old Enfield resident, was heading west on Tolland Stage Road when he failed to negotiate a turn, according to a report. The car left the pavement and took out a utility pole, a fire hydrant, a stop sign and eventually hit a stone wall, according to a report.

The driver was taken to Rockville General Hospital, where he was not only treated for undisclosed injuries, but failed a sobriety test, according to a report.

He was charred with driving under the influence and making an improper turn, state police said.

The telephone pole wound up in the street and Tolland Stage Road was closed while it was replaced, fire officials said.