Police said a sudden mechanical issue caused the driver of a utility truck to crash into a guard rail in Connor Township.

The crash occurred Tuesday on Van Buren Road.

State police said the driver of the vehicle, Eric Violette, 46, of Caribou, lost control of the truck as he was traveling southbound.

Violette was not hurt in the crash. There was significant damage to the guard rail.

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