Truck crashes into Hurley, WI home – Two Ironwood, MI men sought after fleeing wreck on foot

URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Manhunt Bulletin – 4-18-18 – 3:25 a.m. CT – 4:25 a.m. ET 

Two men sought after truck smashes into a Hurley, WI home early Wednesday – and the suspects fled on foot possibly toward Ironwood, Michigan

37-year-old Michael John Krone

35-year-old LeRoy James Hamm

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433
(Ironwood, MI/Hurley, WI) – A manhunt is underway for two men who allegedly crashed a truck into a home in Hurley, WI and fled the scene on foot possibly toward their native Ironwood, MI.

The original call was for two men involved in an incident during which “a truck that hit a house” in Hurley, WI – and then two men from the Ironwood area fled the scene on foot.

Dispatchers stated the men were stuck just prior to the crash into the home. The type of “truck” involved was not explained.

“Apparently they were driving a vehicle that got stuck, ultimately hit a house,” the Gogebic County dispatcher said. “They were possibly crossing the bridge to Michigan from Hurley – They were looking for you to check the area walking – they’d be out on foot.”

About 12:55 a.m. CT, Gogebic County dispatchers put out a BOLO for two men wanted in connection with the incident.

Michael Krone

LeRoy Hamm

They men in the BOLO are 35-year-old Leroy James Hamm and 37-year-old Michael John Krone, both natives of Ironwood, MI

Little is known about the crash or how much damage was done to the Hurley home.

Dispatchers said Hurley Police requested the law enforcement in Gogebic County watch all bridges (over the Montreal River) into the Upper Peninsula because the men may be headed to Ironwood on foot or hitchhiking.

35-year-old LeRoy James Hamm

35-year-old LeRoy James Hamm of Ironwood, MI and Wisconsin.
Other addresses include Gile, WI; Pelkie, L’Anse, Bessemer and Ironwood in Michigan; plus Esko MN.

37-year-old Michael John Krone

37-year-old Michael John Krone of Ironwood, MI
Past addresses include Hurley, WI.

U.P. manhunt for Silverado pickup truck with missing headlight that crashed through the wall at the Krist Oil Food Mart in north Menominee, MI Sunday morning and fled the scene – possibly drunk or high

URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-15-18 – 4:09 a.m. ET –

Menominee and Delta County officials are looking for a blue Silverado 1500 pickup truck – that crashed into a gas station/convenience store on Sunday morning – and fled the scene

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Menominee, MI) – Menominee County and Delta County officials are searching for a blue Silverado 1500 pickup truck – that crashed into the gas station and fled. 

The vehicle crashed through one of the walls at a Menominee, MI convenience store/gas station.

The hit and run crash happened at about 1:38 a.m. CT this morning, Sunday, April 15, 2018.

Hit and run vehicle may resemble this file photo of a 2013 blue Silverado 1500

The crash happened at Krist Food Mart #039 located at 3920 10th Street in north Menominee, MI.

The gas station sits on the fork for U.S.-41 and M-35 aka N. Shore Drive.

The suspect was last seen driving north bound on U.S.-41 in a pickup truck with one headlight is missing/out on passenger’s side.

The suspect vehicle may resemble this file photo of a 2017 blue Chevy Silverado 1500

MANHUNT: Police want public’s help finding a hit and run vehicle that crashed through the wall at a Krist Oil Food Mart in Menominee, MI:

Suspect vehicle could resemble one of the above file photos of Silverado 1500 pickup trucks.

Blue Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Truck

The license plate is believed to be a Michigan tag and has one of these two sets of letters: CBJ or CJB

The passenger headlight on the pickup truck is broken

One possible plate came back to a Kingsford man

Saturday night courthouse bash in Marquette, MI: Man with history of violence and hit-and-run illegally took his grandparent’s vehicle, crashed the car into another in Marquette, flees on foot – but surrenders an hour later; Last month the same man was arrested in two separate domestic violence cases

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin: – 4-7-18 – 10:22 p.m. ET

After crashing grandma’s car that he illegally snatched, a man fled on foot from the wreck site at the Marquette County Courthouse – he surrendered an hour later – and last month was arrested twice for domestic violence

Richard Patrick Voet

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – A Marquette County man is jailed on numerous charges for the third time in a month after taking his grandparent’s car without permission tonight, crashing it near the Marquette County Courthouse – and then fleeing on foot.

22-year-old Richard Patrick Voet was booked into the Marquette County Jail about 9 p.m. on numerous charges including hit-and-run/leaving the scene of an accident, driving repeatedly on a suspended/revoked license and unlawfully driving an automobile (UDAA).

In March 2018, Voet was arrested in two separate domestic violence cases.

The suspect was driving a gray Pontiac and when he crashed into a red Ford Ranger – heavily damaging both vehicles.

Voet took foot bond and left his grandparent’s smashed vehicle in the middle of the intersection – at Third Street and Baraga Avenue in Marquette, MI.

“The guy took off on foot,” said an Marquette Police department officer investigating the crash.

The hit and run crash happened just after 7 p.m. ET tonight, Saturday, April 7, 2018.
The crash is just feet from the steps of the Marquette County Courthouse – the same courthouse the man will be prosecuted.

Voet was last seen walking west along Washington Street from Third Street wearing a hoodie and carrying a big bag. About an hour after the wreck, Voet called 911 and told police he wanted to surrender.

The Pontiac he crashed belongs to Rose Maki of K.I. Sawyer

No one was hurt in the wreck. The name of the owner of the other vehicle was not immediately available.

Both vehicles were towed by Marquette Detailing wrecker service.
Voet has addresses listed in several Marquette County cities including Ishpeming and Negaunee.

When the crash happened, Voet was out on $10,000 bond in connection with two domestic violence cases.
Voet was booked into the Marquette County Jail on Fri. night, March 10, 2018 on a charge of second-offense domestic violence/assault.
A week earlier, Voet was booked into the MCJ on Sat. night, March 3, 2018 for domestic assault in the first case.

In July 2015, Voet, then 19, of Negaunee ultimately served three days in jail for assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and failure to stop after collision.

He was also placed on a year’s probation and ordered to pay $3,000 in fines/costs

22-year-old Richard Patrick Voet
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NMU student busted early Thursday after a three-car hit-and-run accident including heavily damaging a pizza delivery vehicle – Suspect’s father’s car was heavily damaged, dumped at MSHS, and student allegedly fled on foot but was caught by police

URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 3-22-18 – 8 a.m. ET –

NMU student facing hit-and-run, drunken driving charges this morning following a three-vehicle crash – after which he allegedly dumped his dad’s wrecked car in the Marquette Senior High School lot and fled on foot

John Morgan Edwardsen

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – An NMU student is facing drunken driving and hit-and-run charges this morning following am crash during which he allegedly hit two other vehicles in Marquette.
The hit-and-run wreck was reported about 11:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday night, March 21, 2018 on the 900 block of West College Avenue between Northrup and Norway streets.
In addition to the suspect’s car, the wreck involved two other cars including heavily damaging a pizza delivery vehicle.
The dark-colored Chevy Malibu with heavy damage fled east on West College Avenue.
Witnesses said the suspect’s “wheel was skidding – he thought he may have went straight through the high school lot,” Marquette Police Officers told the 911 dispatcher.
At 11:33 p.m. Wednesday, the vehicle was found by police in the Marquette Senior High School lot.
“It looks like the driver bailed,” radioed the officer who discovered the vehicle.
The suspect may have been wearing a tan coat and pants – heading north on Lincoln,” said an officer to other police units paroling the area.

John Morgan Edwardsen

Police found a driver’s license on the hit-and-run vehicle’s floor belonging to the suspect – 20-year-old John Morgan Edwardsen of Rapid River, an NMU student living on campus and a 2016 Norway-Vulcan High School graduate.

A minute later the suspect was apprehended by police near Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue.

Edwardsen is facing charges that including operating while impaired (OWI) plus hit-and-run. Bond has not been set for Edwardsen.

He was booked into the Marquette County Jail at 1:26 a.m. ET this morning.
The hit-and-run vehicle turn out to be a 2011 Chevy Malibu registered to the suspect’s father John William Edwardsen of Rapid River, MI.
In the hit-and-run vehicle, police found a Savage Model 17-caliber bolt action rifle in the trunk.
“Looks like he might have been shooting out of his car, there’s a bunch of spent casings in there,” said one investigating officer talking via radio to another officer.
The victims driving the other two vehicles were 18-year-old Isabella Joy Fisher and 22-year-old Gerald Willard VanBuren the IV of Marquette, MI.
Neither were injured.

Allegedly intoxicated Republic, MI teen crashes into and sheers power pole this morning, flees scene leaving behind blood in vehicle

URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin, Manhunt, Traffic Advisory Update – 3-15-18 – 10:30 a.m. ET –

For the second time in less than six hours, a manhunt was launched in Marquette County this morning for a driver who caused mayhem on the roads

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Republic, MI) – Michigan State Police Thursday morning were searching for an alleged drunken minor behind the wheel – who clipped a utility pole in Republic, allegedly fled the scene leaving behind blood, then was accused of taking another vehicle.

The latest incident happened in Republic, MI just after 8 a.m. ET this morning, Thursday, March 15, 2018. The suspect was believed apprehended.

A 17-year-old Republic youth allegedly crashed a vehicle into a utility pole – sheering off that pole and causing a power-outage that make take four-hours to repair – not far from the Republic-Michigamme School on Maple St.

Saying power crews estimate it will take four hours to re-energize the lines and repair the pole, a MSP trooper described the power outage area to a dispatcher as:

“From the M-95 and County Road 601 intersection to Hawks Drive; and on Hawks Drive from the school to roughly the bridge will be shutdown.”

Known as Hawks Drive to some, the road goes by several names including CR L.E.

It was the second time in less than six hours that mayhem was reported on the highways and byways of Marquette County.

About 2:40 a.m. today, a man who had allegedly pulled off a home invasion – and allegedly crashed a mini-van in Marquette into two guardrails on Wright Street – and sped off at high speed on just the rims causing a huge shower of sparks – eventually abandoning the vehicle in Trowbridge Park:

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While inspecting the abandoned trashed vehicle, troopers became concerned that someone was injured in the crash.

“There is blood in vehicle,” a trooper radioed from the scene.

Shortly after the crash, 911 received reports the 17-year-old suspect was passed out in an allegedly stolen vehicle on the back road (Cut-Across Road) between the Greenwood Reservoir and Republic.

U.P. Breaking News has the suspect’s name, however since it appears clear that criminal charges will be filed – we are withholding his identity at this time. In addition, he allegedly was said to have been making suicidal comments.

Hit and run suspect Michael Carter also charged with vehicle theft, and first-degree home invasion for event just prior to hit and run rampage – Early Morning Demolition Derby in Marquette, MI – Man arrested after allegedly crashing into guardrails at a high rate of speed – and riding on rims for a couple miles shooting out sparks

URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin, Manhunt, Traffic Advisory Update – 3-15-18 – 6:10 a.m. ET – Suspect booked

Hit and Run Suspect Michael Carter charged in home invasion and vehicle theft just prior to mini-van rampage

Michael Patrick O’Leary Carter 2016 photo

The suspect in this morning’s road rampage in Marquette, MI has been booked into the Marquette County Jail.

He is 25-year-old Michael Patrick O’Leary Carter of Marquette County, MI.

Carter is charged with numerous crimes including first-degree home invasion, vehicle theft and third-degree fleeing and eluding.

Carter apparently has past/current addresses in Gwinn, Marquette and Harvey.

Carter’s last posts on his Facebook page were in 2016 – and extremely morbid.

Michael Patrick O’Leary Carter 2016 photo

Michael Patrick O’Leary Carter 2016 photo

Michael Patrick O’Leary Carter 2016 photo

https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2/otis2profile.aspx?mdocNumber=824694

25-year-old Michael Patrick O’Leary Carter
MDOC Number: 824694
Assigned Location: Marquette, MI
Parole Date: 10/09/2014
Probation/parole discharge date: 5/29/2015

MDOC photo taken on 2/4/2014

Past Michael Carter convictions include:

Larceny in a building, and two counts of malicious destruction of building $200-$1,000 that all happened during a burglary in September 2011 in Chippewa County. Carter pleaded guilty in January 2012 and was sentenced to three years in prison.

Attempted breaking and entering a building with intent during March 2010 burglary in Marquette County. Carter pleaded no contest and was sentenced in Oct. 2010 to 3 years in prison.

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URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin, Manhunt, Traffic Advisory Update – 3-15-18 – 5:17 a.m.

On the rims and sparking: Sparks flew as a man who was allegedly intoxicated and driving a mini van – Hit guards rails on Wright Street, ended up traveling into Trowbridge Park on the red hot rims – Man caught after police chased him on foot

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – “The Man in the White Flannel Shirt” was busted in a predawn foot chase after he allegedly caused lots of traffic havoc through the cold streets of Marquette, MI on this Mid-March Thursday morning.
Police stated they were taking the suspect to the Marquette County Jail – tentatively identified as Michael Carter.
Captured in the area of Waldo Street, the Marquette manhunt for the suspect ended about 4:15 a.m. ET this morning, Thursday, March 15, 2018.

The driver allegedly resisted arrest after being chased on foot by police officers after apparently trying to hide in the area. He was captured about a block or two from where he had abandoned his light blue minivan – with its rims still red hot. The search for other damage and witnesses continues.

The allegedly intoxicated hit-and-run driver caused a lot of havoc early today on the roads (riding on rims) in Marquette at a high rate of speed. For a while he was simply know as the man in the white flannel shirt.

It started about 3:40 a.m. ET this morning as a police BOLO for a “reckless vehicle.”
“It’s on its on rims (traveling) at a high rate of speed through town,” officers were advised a dispatcher at Marquette County Central Dispatch 911.
“The rims are sparking,” the dispatcher said.
A witness said the man was driving on rim that was showering sparking as he drove. The witness apparently called 911 because she feared the man was going to cause an accident.
The minivan was found abandoned in Trowbridge Park at Granite Street and Summit St. – and the man fled wearing that white flannel shirt.
Witnesses said he fled then returned to the scene – and fled again.

Meanwhile the original accident site became clear after an unsuspecting motorist ran over a pile of debris on Wright Street that was left behind by the wrecked mini-van.

Fortunately the motorist’s blue Dodge Avenger was not damaged by the debris.
Police investigating the report by the motorist found additional debris and two damaged guardrails.

“The are a couple of guard rails damaged on both sides of the road (Wright Street),” and officer radioed. Apparently the incident started on the Wright St. hill – in a curve – with the minivan crashing into the guardrails at a high rate of speed.
An officer on the scene said evidence showed the vehicle “bounced” from one side of the Wright Street and back across.

After the initial hit to a guardrail, the vehicle “shot across the road to the other side” hitting another guardrail, an officer radioed to others with the vehicle on Summit Street.

U.P. Breaking News Exclusive – The Tapes: High speed chase of crime spree suspect ends in a fight between a chainsaw and a gun – “Josh” was gravely injured when shot multiple times by police- the tapes start slow but then will put you on edge of your seat

Michigan State Police pursue hit and run driver – and he allegedly pulls out a chainsaw after cops wreck his car after going 100 MPH

By Greg Peterson

U.P. Breaking News

Owner, News Director

906-273-2433

https://youtu.be/9gZDENFCcEE

Audio tapes of Michigan State Police, Chippewa County Sheriffs department, Chippewa EMS and fire during dramatic high speed chase and chainsaw vs gun battle that played out yesterday in western Chippewa County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. been a strange year as cops almost never shoot anybody up here but have shot three this fall/winter including two men in their homes during well-being check.

This MSP trooper was apparently threatened with a chainsaw as chase ended with 100 MPH crash. on M-28.

The story picks up as Josh exits parents home to talk with police but instead – chase is on.

U.P Breaking News continues to analyze other audio of the chase/shooting

PREAMBLE before chase:

At approximately Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department and MSP were dispatched to an address on Hungry Hollow Road for a guy named Josh that had recently been released from rehab where he had undergone treatment for meth.

He had smashed into several cars with his white Dodge truck. There was a weapon involved, as he was highly agitated and unstable. Dispatch was attempting to get further information.

Before police arrived it was determined, suspect Josh, was at his parents house and had smashed into their vehicles with his truck.

The weapon involved was a gun that his father was threatening him with, to leave the property.

Josh have smashed some windows on the home. Josh left before the police arrived and the father put his gun away.

But allegedly he was armed with a running chainsaw at end of high speed chase.

The Cool Hand Luke Tapes

Above is the nerve-racking audio tape of the high speed chase, ramming, shooting, and EMS – all in Chippewa County, Michigan.

The tapes will be released in next half an hour or less.

Trust me – you haven’t heard anything like it – cops do a great job – and this poor man – not sure his problem and his future is bleak.

Earlier in the day – he had been involved in several hit and run accidents – and ended up at his parents home on Hungry Hollow Road.

The tape picks up about the time police think the suspect “Josh” is about to come out of the home and talk with them.

Then the chase is on – first slow – then fast – then crazy apparently with a chainsaw.

Previous stories:

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Copper City, MI power outage: Yet another Upper Peninsula hit and run driver splits power pole in half putting residents in the dark

Houghton County hit and run: Copper City, Michigan Power Outage caused by hit and run driver leaving bar in pickup

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Copper City, MI) -Another power pole split in half by a driver leaving a bar – becoming a familiar Upper Peninsula event.

But it’s no joke if your home is plunged into the dark – especially during cold and windy weather. The Upper Peninsula Power Company was notified and working replacing the pole and turning power back on for residents.

Police quickly found a black pickup truck that crashed into a power pole at the Drift Inn bar in Copper City. The hit and run wreck was reported by bar employees who call police about 2:27 a.m. today – Sat., Nov. 12, 2016.

The power pole was split in half near the front of the Drift-Inn Bar in Copper City, MI. Officials have found the wrecked 2010  Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck in Phillipsville Location.

Much of the area is reported without power. There is conflicting information on whether the driver was a male or female. One report said a Calumet woman was supposed to drive the man to his nearby home in Phillips due to being intoxicated.

The heavily damaged pickup has been found  at a home on 2nd Street in Allouez, MI/Phillipsville Location, MI.

The truck was apparently found in a driveway that is behind the “Last Place on Earth” Antique Store. The “Last Place on Earth” is a perfect and common moniker for this area of the Keweenaw Peninsula – a wind gust away from Lake Superior and now the Gales of November.

Related info

Drift-Inn Bar  

 28617 Copper City Rd.

Copper City, MI 49917

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Drift-Inn/168112486566964

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillipsville,_Michigan

https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-last-place-on-earth-calumet-township

Alleged Intoxicated Hit and Run Driver Facing Numerous Charges After Being Arrested When Negaunee Police Found The Suspected Vehicle Early This Sunday Morning After Damaging Restrooms Area of Negaunee Football Concessions Building

Update:
According to the Negaunee Booster Club and others the actual concession portion of the building wasn’t damaged but a hole was knocked in the restrooms under same roof:

“The vehicle hit the building behind our concession building.” The Booster Club reports. “The side hit was the ladies bathroom under the same roof technically but our stand wasn’t the area hit.”

Older Model Black Dodge Pickup wanted for hit and run found with heavy front end damage, leaking fluids and other evidence after hitting the Negaunee High School Football Concessions Building

Badly damaged suspected hit and run pickup found at 620 Everette St . in Negaunee, MI

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Negaunee, MI) -A 33-year-old Marquette County man is facing numerous charges after being arrested this morning in connection with a hit and run crash that damaged a building that is important to football and all school sports in Negaunee.

And everybody knows you do not mess with Negaunee Football.

The man was taken into custody by Negaunee Police shortly after the discovery of his vehicle. He allegedly had crashed his doge pickup into the Concessions Building near Miner’s Dry – then allegedly fleeing the scene.

The suspect has been identified by several sources as 33-year-old Gerald Raymond Potvin, who remained lodged early today in the Marquette County Jail. Several addresses can be found reportedly connected to the suspect including city of Negaunee. The charges reportedly include failure to report an accident, failure to stop at the scene of a property damage accident and reckless driving.

The suspect may also face drunken driving charges after he allegedly failed a PBT test by allegedly blowing nearly three times the state legal limit for impaired driving.

The badly damaged pickup was found nearby by Negaunee Police. The damaged vehicle was found less than 30 minutes later at some apartments at 620 Everette Street off Prince St.

The loud crash was reported at 12:37 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 and authorities are looking for an Older Model Black Dodge Pickup Truck. The vehicle was leaking fluids, with heavy front end damage and other evidence left behind.

The vehicle hit the Negaunee Football Program Concessions Building located near the Miner’s Dry.

The Negaunee High School Booster Club is the force behind the concessions at all sporting events:

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Hit and Run Terror: Power poles taken out, other utilities damaged in Gwinn, K.I. Sawyer Hit and Run manhunt that leads to car on Hustler St. and suspect nearby

Update 6:15 a.m. 10-26-16

21-year-old Sawyer man jailed for allegedly causing hit and run bedlam on the former Air Force Base that has led to many residents being without power for hours on a very cold October night

K.I. Sawyer hit and run car from this morning: Photo courtesy Gregory Bennett

This Facebook photo reportedly shows some of the damage in Forsyth Township this morning during a hit and run incident

Mailboxes, utility poles and even a telephone box are reported damaged – plus power outages – One man jailed

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Gwinn/K.I. Sawyer) -A 21 year old K.I. Sawyer man is jailed pending possible numerous charges that are expected to be filed after an alleged drunken hit and run incident that took down utility poles in Forsyth Township and caused some Gwinn and K.I. Sawyer residents to huddle their way through a long morning without heat and power.

Forsyth Township firefighters spend several hours on the scene as did UPPCO crews who were still worked all night.

Several sources have identified the suspect as Christian James Champion, 21, of Invader St., Sawyer. He is being held in the Marquette County Jail.

Champion allegedly blew three times the normal legal limit for alcohol under Michigan law, according to reports. He apparently surrendered without incident. Police followed the man as he was was taken by ambulance to U.P. Health System – Marquette to be treated for minor injuries.
He was then transferred to the Marquette County Jail by Forsyth Township Police.

Numerous utility poles, mailboxes and a telephone box – between Mustang Street and Jupiter Street – were damaged – or taken down – in this morning’s hit and run incident.

A suspect was found nearby on the 5oo block of Invader Street. An ambulance was called to treat the driver – who is likely facing numerous charges. Injuries were not thought to be serious. Just what caused the incident is unclear – although there was at least one unconfirmed report that his mother stated their had been a death in the family. In fairness, a U.P. Breaking News review of the suspect’s Facebook page shows a much kinder side of the man.

It reportedly started on Jupiter St. when a pole was snapped in half  – coming down transformer and all – plus other damage. UPPCO was called to the scene but clean up could take hours.

In fact, fire officials on the scene said UPPCO was going to have a long night ahead of them. At least, the second power pole of the night was snapped.

“The top of pole is snapped off – and people who can not get in their homes,” said a stunned fire official while surveying the damage – and hoping to give power crews a head’s up.

UPPCO has “a lot more work than they know of now – I think,” he said.

Damage was reported on several streets.

Within 10 minutes of the original call, the badly damaged vehicle was spotted at – or near – 506 Hustler St. The suspect vehicle was reported as a 4-doot purple car – that would likely have been easy to see without the damage. The car was identified by witnesses as an older Oldsmobile Alero.

The Forsyth Township Police Department is being assisted by several other agencies. The Forsyth Township Fire Department is assisting on scene.

K.I. Sawyer hit and run car from this morning: Photo courtesy Gregory Bennett

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earlier story:

U.P. Breaking Traffic Advisory  10-16-16 12:45 a.m.
Hit and run probe in Gwinn, MI – power poles, transformer down

A major manhunt and – hit and run investigation – is underway in the Gwinn, Mi area at this hour after a serious hit and run accident involving a the driver of a vehicle and a power pole.

The power pole is broken in half and the transformers are down in the street – no arching.

Forsyth Township Police are probing the accident – and the vehicle has fled the scene leaving behind a lot of damage on Jupiter St.

It appears police are searching vehicle leaking fluids allegedly driven by a K.I. Sawyer man last spotted driving toward Sporley Lake Rd.

Search for four-door purple passenger car with heavy damage.

The power pole is broken in half and the transformers are down in the street – no arching.

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