A driver has fled the scene of an accident on Erie's east side that damaged a pole Monday.

The crash happened in the 2200 block of Buffalo Rd. near Franklin Ave. around 10:46 a.m.

A SUV sheared a pole and brought down live wires.

The crash knocked out power in the area and affected several traffic lights. About 781 customers were left in the dark until Penelec restored power just after 1 p.m. 

Police blocked off the road until the wires were repaired.

The Mercury Mariner suffered heavy front-end damage and was towed from the scene. Its driver took off on foot.

Three other people were inside the same vehicle at the time. One was taken to UPMC Hamot with unknown injuries.

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