Hazleton Police investigating hit-and-run into house
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL FILE - A Hazleton City Police car on Dec. 18, 2022.
HAZLETON – Hazleton City Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in which someone struck a utility pole and a house.
Police said they were called to the area of 716 West 22nd Street around 5:30pm on Jan. 27.
A silver BMW was travelling east on 22nd Street at a high rate of speed, “driving in careless disregard for persons and property,” and lost control, striking and downing a utility pole before hitting the north side of a home.
The driver and passenger both fled the vehicle on foot.
Police said the entire incident was captured on video, along with the actors’ identities.
The BMW sustained major damage and was towed from the scene by Paul’s Towing.
PPL was notified to repair the pole, and the Hazleton Fire Department assisted police at the scene.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are urged to contact the Hazleton Police Department. All inquiries will be confidential.
The investigation is continuing.
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