TORRINGTON — A motor vehicle accident late Tuesday night has led to the closure of a section of Highland Avenue after a black BMW crashed into and snapped a telephone pole in half.
The Torrington Police Department responded to the intersection of Highland Ave. and Chestnut Ave. at approximately 10:41 p.m. on Jan. 24, following reports of the accident.
Upon arrival, officers found an abandoned, disabled black 2011 BMW 135i near the scene.
Early investigation suggests that the driver of the BMW fled the scene on foot and may have been picked up by another vehicle shortly after the accident occurred.
Due to the extensive damage to the telephone pole, Highland Ave. has been shut down from Washington Ave. to Smith St. Crews are actively working to clear the debris and replace the damaged pole.
As of now, authorities are still gathering information from witnesses and are actively searching for the operator of the vehicle.
The Torrington Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact them at 860-489-2000.