A one-vehicle accident early Sunday morning left a woman hospitalized, according to Middletown Township police.
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Officers were called around 5:14 a.m. near the intersection of West Maple Avenue and Alscot Lane following reports of a crash.
The preliminary investigation found a black Ford F-150 truck traveling eastbound on West Maple Avenue veered across the westbound lane and off the road, striking a telephone pole after traveling approximately 125 feet on the grass, police said.
The female passenger of the truck was found unconscious and bleeding from the head upon the arrival of emergency crews, police said. She was transported to a hospital for treatment.
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The driver of the Ford F-150 fled the scene before authorities arrived, but he was later taken into custody, police said.
No charges had been filed as of Sunday evening, according to court records.
An official said alcohol may have played a role in the crash, but the investigation remained ongoing.
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West Maple Avenue was blocked in the area of the crash for several hours.
Police were seeking anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Sgt. Mark McLeod at 215-750-3845.
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