One Injured After Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole in Putnam

Putnam, Conn. — October 1, 2026 — Emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on Killingly Avenue late Thursday night after a vehicle struck a utility pole, ejecting one occupant and causing major damage. 

East Putnam Fire Department, Putnam EMS and Connecticut State Police were dispatched to the area of 396 Killingly Avenue at approximately 11:20 p.m. The crash involved one vehicle and a broken utility pole, with part of the pole found about 150 feet from the impact area. 

One occupant had been ejected from the vehicle and was found with suspected serious injuries. Quinebaug Valley Emergency Communications coordinated a helicopter response to Day Kimball Hospital. The injured occupant was transported to the hospital to meet the incoming medical helicopter. Follow-up reporting from Connecticut State Police stated that the injuries were not life-threatening.

A second occupant had gotten out of the vehicle without assistance and was able to move around at the scene. That person was evaluated by responders but declined hospital transport. Killingly Avenue, also known as Route 12, remained closed overnight while Eversource crews worked to repair the damaged utility pole. The road reopened after 8 a.m. Friday, October 2.

Connecticut State Police Troop D is investigating the crash.