Crime & Safety
Hit-And-Run Knocks Power Out At Eden Center
BREAKING: Falls Church Police say a delivery truck knocked over power poles at the Eden Center and fled the scene.
FALLS CHURCH, VA—A hit-and-run involving a delivery truck knocked out the power in the Eden Center and Seven Corners area Thursday, police say.
Falls Church Police say a delivery truck struck a power pole cable, which knocked out multiple power poles and downed three transformers. The delivery truck fled the scene. No one was injured.
One of the transformers knocked down was leaking mineral oil, but it has been contained and is no longer a concern.
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Most of the shopping center is experiencing power outages, and Dominion Energy is on scene. As of 4:20 p.m., the estimated time for power restoration at the Eden Center is between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Check the outage map for the latest information.
Police say additional information on the suspect and potential charges will be released. If you have information on the incident, call Falls Church Police at 703-248-5053.
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