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Hit and run crash causes power outages in Suffolk

Posted at 11:03 PM, May 01, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-02 12:36:02-04

SUFFOLK, Va. - Suffolk Police and Suffolk Fire & Rescue crews responded to a hit and run crash in the area of Crowdy Boulevard and Plummer Boulevard Saturday evening.

Officials were called at 7:30 p.m. advising of the crash.

Police said that the hit-and-run involved a passenger vehicle and another vehicle that allegedly caused the accident. The passenger vehicle struck the power pole, and the other involved vehicle then fled the scene. There were no reported injuries.

According to officials, Crowdy Boulevard has reopened, and power has been restored to the affected homes.

Dominion Power crews arrived at the scene to make repairs, and crews from Suffolk Public Works responded to set up traffic detours.