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Hit-and-run drivers being sought

State police at Frackville are looking for two hit-and-run drivers involved in two separate incidents in Schuylkill County.

Troopers said a dark-colored pickup was traveling north on Route 924 in the village of Sheppton, East Union Township, at 10 a.m. on Friday when it struck two legally parked vehicles. The driver then fled the scene.A female witness stopped and gave information about the vehicle to one of the owners. Troopers are requesting the woman to contact trooper Thomas Powell at 570-874-5300. All information received will remain confidential.The second hit-and-run occurred 100 feet south of Swanks Grove Road in East Union Township. A teal Chevrolet Colorado pickup struck a PPL utility pole and failed to notify PPL or police. The vehicle should have major front end damage. The incident occurred early Friday morning.Anyone with information concerning this incident is also asked to call trooper Powell.