The westbound lanes of Hempstead Turnpike at Westminster Road in...

The westbound lanes of Hempstead Turnpike at Westminster Road in West Hempstead were closed Sunday morning after a car accident that brought down a utility pole, Nassau County police said. (March 6, 2011) Credit: Lou Minutoli

The westbound lanes of Hempstead Turnpike at Westminster Road in West Hempstead have reopened late Sunday morning after a vehicle accident that brought down a utility pole, closing the road, Nassau County police said.

The Long Island Power Authority had worked to repair the pole since the crash, which occurred at about 3:20 a.m. Sunday morning.

The westbound roadway reopened to traffic at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

Police released no other details on the incident.

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