A hit-and-run crash that knocked down a power-pole left hundreds of National City residents without power early Tuesday morning.
Power was restored to residents at sunrise and the 805 freeway was re-opened, but SDG&E crews are still making repairs to the downed power pole.
SDG&E brought in a team of heavy equipment to work on safely removing the pole at 18th St. and Newell Avenue just after 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to National City Police.
The driver ran away and power was cut-off to 1100 within a mile radius of the accident scene.
Live wires were left dangling from the pole to the 805 freeway. North and southbound lanes were temporarily shut down.
There was also a concern about nearby chain-link fencing being electrified.
Officials haven't found the driver but have identified the registered owner of the vehicle who lives in the area.
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They say the driver is fortunate to be alive.
Repair crews are expected to be here until early this afternoon working to clear the scene.
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