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A hit-and-run vehicle struck a utility pole on the 1200 block of South East Street Wednesday afternoon resulting in about 25 residences and 15 businesses losing power.

According to Town of Culpeper public information officer, Wally Bunker, after the suspect vehicle — a beige Buick four-door sedan — hit the pole at approximately 5:45 p.m. It caused the wires to hang lower than normal and a Ford pickup snagged the low wires resulting in secondary damage to the pole, which was broken into several pieces.

Culpeper Light and Power Personnel were at the scene Wednesday evening and estimated that it would take four to six hours to restore power and install a new pole.

The suspected Buick was later found unoccupied on the 400 block of East Chandler Street. Police said damage on the passenger side of the vehicle was consistent with evidence collected at the scene.

Officer Jason Deal of Culpeper Police Department investigated the incident.

The investigation is ongoing.  www2.starexponent.com