Semitrailer strikes power pole, delays traffic in Sandy

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UPDATE: Roads in the area of 8600 South and 1300 East have reopened, Sandy City tweeted Tuesday morning. Also, power has been restored to all but one customer, according to the Rocky Mountain Power website.

SANDY — A semitrailer struck a power pole in Sandy on Monday evening, leaving power lines dangling and causing "severe" traffic delays, police said.

The accident occurred at 8600 South and 1300 East and caused damage to the power pole, Sandy Police Sgt. Jason Nielsen said. Police believe the truck left the scene after the crash.

Power lines were interrupted, Nielsen said. Though lines were hanging low after the incident, he confirmed there was no danger to the public.

The pole will most likely need to replaced, according to the sergeant.

Traffic in the area was expected to be affected for at least two hours. Southbound and eastbound lanes in the area were closed to traffic, while one northbound and one westbound lane remained open, Nielsen said.

#BREAKING: @Sandy_Police says this is a hit & run situation. They’re trying to track down the truck now. If you saw anything or know anything, give them a ring! #KSLTV https://t.co/fENeI9Chpa
— Caitlin Burchill (@newsyCaitlin) February 26, 2019