UPDATE: RCMP still seeking driver after car takes out pole, hydrant

By Lawrence Powell

Spectator

NovaNewsNow.com

Annapolis RCMP were unable to locate the driver of an older model green Chrysler Intrepid that clipped a fire hydrant and a power pole before ending up on the front lawn of 335 Main Street in Lawrencetown at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

RCMP called in a tracking dog to help sniff out the suspect but were unsuccessful. However, police did receive a tip from the public Friday morning and were busy following that up as the investigation continued. Cpl. Dale Guy said Friday afternoon that charges are expected as a result of the incident.

He said at the scene Thursday evening that the driver left the crash site and that police were searching the village, especially along the abandoned railway bed that could have been accessed just a few dozen metres from the crash site.

The pole was clipped off at the ground and was leaning back from the road, held up by its wires. A transformer was on the pavement. Apparently there were no live wires on the ground and a woman in the home adjacent to the clipped pole was all allowed to back out of the driveway to take a child to stay with a grandparent. Nova Scotia Power crews had a new pole in place by noon Friday.

Lawrencetown firefighters were also on the scene Thursday evening as were employees with the Department of Transportation.

Two Lawrencetown public works employees were also on the scene Thursday dealing with the clipped hydrant that apparently ended up under the 'parked' Intrepid.

Guy said at the scene that the car had been travelling west when it veered off the road.

Highway 1 was closed briefly but re-opened when it was determined there was no danger to motorists.

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