MERRIMACK, NH - On July 17, 2021 Merrimack fire and police responded to a report of a single vehicle into a utility pole on D.W. Highway near Concord Road Saturday.

Responding units arrived on scene at about 7:00 a.m. and found a single vehicle heavily damaged and a broken utility pole. Power lines from the pole were still attached but were still energized, and giving limited access to the vehicle.

Police determined the driver of the car fled the scene on foot, and searched the area of the accident. The driver has not been located at this time, but officers continue to follow up on leads of where the driver may be.

Eversource, and Consolidated Communication arrived at the scene and will begin repairs that will likely take most of the day.

At the time of the accident power remained on in the area, but it is unclear if there will be loss of power during the repair.

©Jeffrey Hastings www.frameofmindphoto.com/news