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Blackwood Today
By the People, for the People
Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested After Crash Knocks Out Power in South Jersey
The incident in Blackwood left around 400 residents without electricity.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:48am
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Police in Gloucester Township, New Jersey arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of drunk driving after his vehicle crashed into a utility pole, knocking out power to approximately 400 local residents. The driver, Alan Cooper, was found and apprehended after eyewitnesses provided descriptions of him and a passenger fleeing the overturned vehicle.
Why it matters
Drunk driving incidents that result in property damage and power outages can have significant impacts on a community, disrupting daily life and raising public safety concerns. This case highlights the need for continued vigilance and enforcement around impaired driving to protect local residents.
The details
Police responded to the crash site near Old Black Horse Pike and Oak Avenue in Blackwood just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday. They found an overturned vehicle next to a severed utility pole, with no one inside the car. The downed pole caused a power outage affecting around 400 area residents. Eyewitness descriptions led officers to locate the driver, Alan Cooper, and his passenger a short distance away. Cooper was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and has been released pending a future court date.
- The crash occurred just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.
The players
Alan Cooper
A 38-year-old Blackwood resident who was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after the crash.
Gloucester Township Police
The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and apprehended the suspected drunk driver.
What’s next
Cooper is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks to face charges related to the drunk driving incident.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of continued efforts to combat drunk driving and hold impaired drivers accountable, in order to protect public safety and minimize the disruptive effects on local communities.
