Update: Greenwich police announced at 7:10pm that East Putnam Ave in the area of the single car crash is fully reopened.
Original story: Monday morning started off with a detour on East Putnam Ave following a single car crash that left a driver, the sole occupant of a 2020 Jeep Wrangler with life threatening injuries.
Police say the crash took place in the area of 300 East Putnam Ave at approximately 8:00pm Sunday night.
The Jeep was traveling west, when it left the travel portion of the roadway. The vehicle struck a tree and utility pole on the north shoulder before rolling over onto its roof.
The driver was transported to the hospital for treatment.
By 11:00am the a single lane in each direction was open to traffic.
The Greenwich Police Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the collision.
Anyone who may have witnessed this collision or if they have information is being requested to call 203-622-8014 or 203-622-8015.
Earlier this morning police announced at 5:21am that due to the crash East Putnam Ave was closed between Park Ave and Old Church Rd so utility companies could repair the poles that were damaged as a result of the accident.