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Power pole downed in hit and run
On March 28 at 11:31 a.m. Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a downed light pole at the corner of West Main Street and Mckay Street from a Village of Radium Hot Springs Public Works employee.
Cst. Chris Joy responded to the report and spoke with the employee who advised that the town had received an e-mail advising that a light pole had fallen on the side walk at that location.
The employee added that the individual who had reported the incident said that she had heard a smash around 11 p.m. yesterday evening and when she went out for a walk this morning, discovered the downed pole. The employee added that he had already taken care of the damaged pole ($5,000) but wanted to report the incident as well.
He said that he believed a truck had struck the pole and that a piece of the grill had been left behind. Police obtained photos of the scene and damaged pole. The vehicle that struck the pole would likely have heavy front-end damage. A chrome piece of grille from an F150 that was left at the scene was seized. Police are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation and asking anyone with any further information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
Columbia Valley RCMP
