A hit-and-run incident occurred today in Scotts Valley, CA, when a white SUV struck a power pole on Branciforte Drive. The collision took place around 3:28 PM, causing significant damage to the vehicle, which was later seen driving on its rim. Witnesses reported that the SUV was smoking as it traveled south on Glen Canyon and appeared too damaged to continue.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where they found the power pole snapped and hanging from the lines. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) was notified to address the downed power lines, with an estimated arrival time of 30 minutes. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
The situation caused temporary disruptions in the area, with vehicle parts scattered on the roadway. A tow truck was called to remove the heavily damaged SUV, which was towed away from the location around 6:14 PM. Traffic was impacted briefly, but the roadway was reported to be open shortly after the incident was managed.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about the hit-and-run to come forward. This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the responsibility of drivers to remain at the scene of an accident.