Driver fled after hitting pole in Lincoln, police say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A pickup truck hit a utility pole in west Lincoln on Monday night, police say.

It happened about 7:30 p.m. near Southwest Ninth and West Burnham streets.

Police told a Channel 8 reporter that the driver ran off after hitting the pole.

Crews were working to cut down the pole.

It’s not clear why the pickup went off the road.

This is a developing story. Check with Channel 8 for the latest.