02/19 @ 23:40 - Companies 3 and 2 responded to the report of a single vehicle accident, Elton Rd between Old Farms Place and Mallard Ln

A single vehicle left the roadway striking a utility pole, causing the vehicle vehicle to rollover before coming to a stop against a tree. The utility pole was heavily damaged causing downed wires and subsequent fire in the brush along the roadway. There was a brief search for the operator and only occupant, who fled the scene and was found a short distance away by Berlin PD with assistance from one of their K9 units. Power has since been disconnected and the fire has been extinguished.

The roadway will remain closed to through traffic for an extended period of time today, please avoid the area while utility crews work to repair the pole and restore power.