Car crashes into telephone pole, closes N Duke Street in Durham

wA car crashed into a telephone pole Wednesday night, knocking it down and closing N Duke Street between W Corporation Street and W Trinity Avenue.

The driver left prior to officers arriving, but came back to the scene to talk with officers. He said he thought he had hit a tree when he crashed into the telephone pole.

Power and phone companies are currently making repairs, but expect delays during the morning commute.

The Durham Sheriff's Office posted on Twitter that parents heading to the Durham School of Arts for the morning drop-off should expect delays.