RCMP investigating Dunstaffnage hit and run

RCMP are searching for the driver of a vehicle that strucka power pole inDunstaffnage, P.E.I.,and fled the scene.

The vehicle, a white Buick Allure, hita powerpole on Route 2around 4:45a.m.Tuesdaycausing itto collapse onthe road.

A Toyota RAV4heading in the opposite directioncollided with the downedpole soon after.

Thedriver of the Toyota saw a manon hisphone on the side of the road whowas quickly picked up by another vehicleheading towardCharlottetown, according to RCMP Cpl. DanD'Amour.

RCMPbelieve therewere no serious injuries despite the two collisions however, both vehicles had to be towed.

Investigation ongoing

RCMPsaythe identity of thedriver of the Buick is unknown, but they are trying to track down the registered owner of the vehicle, who could be chargedfor failing to provide the driver.

"Basically that driver avoided charges, with the investigation we'll get further information and try and figure out who was driving,"D'Amoursaid.

Because the driver fled the scene,he said it'll be hard to determine who was actually driving the car even with the vehicle's plate.

"If this person was drunk driving they will have gotten away with it," D'Amour said. "There's no way to prove [they were drunk driving] it's a hit and run."

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