Car Crashes Into Traffic Pole

A car crashed into a traffic signal pole at Black Oak Ridge and Ratzer Roads near the La Quinta Inn shortly after 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

The pole fell across Black Oak Ridge Road, causing traffic delays in the area. Police set up detours and diverted traffic around the accident onto Route 23. 

It could not be determined if anyone was hurt in the accident, how long it would take to repair the pole, or how long the detours would be in effect. The New Jersey Department of Transportation was notified of the incident. A repair crew arrived on scene at approximately 9:20 p.m.

Sheets of steady rain blanketed the town Sunday night. Storm grates overflowed on some streets, while some streets, including Terhune Drive, were closed due to flooding. 

A flood warning remains in effect until 12:45 a.m. Monday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued flood warnings for the Ramapo and Pequannock Rivers from late tonight into Tuesday morning. Heavy rain is forecast to continue until 5 a.m. Monday morning.

The NWS is reporting that the Pompton River in nearby Pompton Plains is at flood stage at 16.5 feet; flood stage for river is 16 feet. The Passaic River at Little Falls is also being reported at flood stage at nearly eight feet. 

For more flooding information from the NWS, click here.