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2 hit-and-run crashes in Schuylkill

State police at Frackville reported investigating two hit-and-run crashes in Schuylkill County.

The first was reported on Tuesday at 7:31 p.m. along Route 54 in West Mahanoy Township. A vehicle was traveling westbound when the driver lost control due to weather conditions. The vehicle went off the north side of the road and struck a utility pole causing minor damages. The impact caused a power outage in the area. The driver then fled the scene.

The second crash was reported at 5:47 a.m. on Wednesday along High Road in Mahanoy Township. A vehicle was operated westbound in the area of Park Place Road, when the driver lost control and struck a garage building along the left side of the road.

The driver ran from the scene. Left behind was a 2011 Audi CP, which was towed.

Anyone with information on either incident is asked to call troopers at 570-874-5300.