A significant incident occurred early Thursday morning in Warren, leaving hundreds of residents and businesses without electricity. Local authorities are currently searching for the individual responsible for driving a vehicle that struck a utility pole along Mahoning Avenue.

The collision happened shortly before 2:30 a.m., near Packard Park. According to reports from emergency dispatchers, the impact caused power lines to fall onto the car. Despite this hazardous situation, the driver managed to escape the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. This sudden disruption led to widespread power outages across the area.

By 5:30 a.m., power had been restored to nearly all affected customers, with only 18 FirstEnergy users still waiting for service to be reconnected. Full restoration is anticipated by mid-morning. Such incidents highlight the importance of road safety and responsible driving, ensuring not only personal well-being but also minimizing disruptions to essential services in the community.