Something that sounded like an explosion woke people up in Willington around 2 a.m. on Wednesday when a yellow pickup hit a utility pole, then crashed through the side of a house.
The crash happened on Route 74, also known as the Tolland Turnpike, and the street is closed between Route 32 and 350.
State police identified the driver as David W. Hodgdon, 24, of Lake Road in Williangton. He was not injured and no charges have been filed.
Police said he crossed the double yellow line, went off the road, hit a utility pole and crashed into the house at 137 Tolland Turnpike.
There are several unanswered questions as police investigate, including whether anyone was home at the time of the crash or what room the truck struck.
There is a stop light over the stretch of Route 74 near Kollar Road, but it’s also not clear whether the driver tried to stop before crashing through the first floor of a home.
Crews responded to repair the damage to the utility pole and Eversource has restored power in the area.
