FRYEBURG — Police seek the public’s assistance with a property damage hit-and-run crash that occurred between 5:30 and 5:40 a.m. Wednesday near Elm Street in Fryeburg.
Police Chief Joshua Potvin said a silver vehicle traveling westbound on Main Street (Route 302) crossed lanes and struck a pedestrian crossing signal, causing extensive damage. The suspect’s vehicle continued westbound, nearly striking a tree and telephone pole.
It was reported that the silver vehicle continued westbound towards Conway, N.H., following the crash, Potvin said in a statement released Wednesday.
“The operator and occupants of the vehicle in question are extremely fortunate they were not seriously injured,” Potvin said.
Potvin said the suspect’s vehicle should have extensive front-end damage.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has any information is urged to contact Fryeburg Police Department at 207-935-3323.
“The crash and reason for leaving the scene is under investigation at this time. Speed appears to be one of the causing factors, according to the investigating officer,” he said.
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- A hit-and-run crash early Wednesday morning extensively damaged a pedestrian crossing signal on Main Street.
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