Rayon Williams, 20, of Maple Street, was charged with evading responsibility, failure to drive right, failure to obey a traffic signal and operating without a license, police said.
Witnesses who saw the noon crash said the driver drove through the stop light at the base of Exit 24 northbound and went around a car waiting there before striking signs and the pole on the left shoulder heading into the traffic circle.
They gave police a description of Williams and his passenger, who were found walking south on Black Rock Turnpike.
Upon questioning, Williams admitted he was driving the car. He posted $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 24.
His passenger was sent on his way.
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