News: Hit-and-run collision forces vehicle to strike power pole

RENTON, WA – The Renton Police Department is investigating a hit and run collision that forced the victim vehicle to crash off the roadway and strike a power pole on Friday night.

The department’s official Twitter page stated the accident occurred at the intersection of Union Avenue Northeast and Northeast 12th Street at 7:35 p.m.

Just fyi, we are also investigating a hit & run accident that happened at 7:35 pm at Union Ave NE/NE 12th st. which caused victim vehicle to crash into power pole. Rds blocked at Union Ave NE from NE 11th St to 12th St. No injuries/PSE on scene & road should be open shortly/sh pic.twitter.com/4l6k2t4EQJ

— Renton Police Dept. (@RentonpdWA) January 30, 2021

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Authorities shut down Union Ave NE between NE 12th St and NE 11th St, though the roadway was expected to be reopened soon after.

If more details come to light, this blog will be updated.

A hit-and-run can be a traumatic experience and leave its victims with many unanswered questions. If you or a loved one were injured due to the recklessness of another driver who fled the scene, the Seattle Car Accident Lawyers at Dubin Law Group stand ready to assist you in the fight for answers and justice. Contact us today to get started with our easy chat box on our site or call us at [nap_phone id=”LOCAL-REGULAR-NUMBER-2″].

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