Mequon crash, 2 cars involved, man in handcuffs

Police were on the scene of a crash in Mequon Wednesday night, June 8 at Port Washington Road and Highland.  The crash involved two cars.

Police say a maroon vehicle struck and sheared off the temporary pole used to support the overhead traffic signals on the southwest corner of the intersection, causing the traffic signals to fall and hang precariously low over Port Washington Road. 

Port Washington Road was closed to through traffic until the traffic signals could be repaired. 

Police say one person was taken to the hospital for a head laceration. A passenger was arrested for warrants – he also had marijuana in his possession. 

While dealing with this accident another vehicle drove through the scene. The driver, a man from Thiensville, was drunk and arrested for OWI, according to police. 

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Streets in the area were closed for approximately four hours following the crash. We Energies responded to the scene to replace the pole.