Salt Lake Police seeking info on pickup driver they say hit building, caused gas leak, fled on bike

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 8, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — Salt Lake City police are asking the public for tips on a male suspect who they say hit building with his pickup truck, causing damage and a gas leak, and then fled the area on a bicycle.

This investigation started at 9:25 a.m. Monday when dispatch received multiple calls about a truck hitting a building near 2050 S. Redwood Road. While responding, officers were told the truck hit a gas meter, causing a leak.

The Salt Lake City Fire Department and Dominion Energy responded to assess the gas leak.

“After the crash, witnesses told officers the driver of the truck took off on a bicycle,” the SLCPD statement says. “There is no suspect description available that would substantially help with the investigation.

“Gold Cross took the passenger, a woman, to the hospital with minor injuries. Officers are still determining the cause of the crash and are working to identify the driver.”

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The statement did not say whether the passenger declined to identify the driver, or was unable to.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call 801-799-3000 and reference case #22-152082.

Gephardt Daily will have additional information as it is released.

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