A van struck a hydro pole on Oxford St. between Adelaide St. and William St., December 5, 2017. (Photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)A van struck a hydro pole on Oxford St. between Adelaide St. and William St., December 5, 2017. (Photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
London

Driver Flees After Hitting Pole

London police brought out the K-9 team to search for a driver who took off after hitting a hydro pole.

It happened over the noon hour on Oxford St. near Adelaide St. A mini-van slammed into the pole, breaking it off near its base. Police say the driver then got out of the van and ran away.

The driver is described as a Caucasian man, likely in his 20s, approximately 5’7”. He was wearing a red jacket with a white and black hoodie underneath, black backpack, and possibly a blue hat

Police have closed Oxford St. between Adelaide St. and William St.

More to come.

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