TPD Seeks Trucker Who Caused $100k In Damage, Power Outage

Tuscaloosa AL

04 January, 2021

5:37 PM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Police Department is asking for the community's help identifying a truck driver who caused approximately $100,000 in damage to a gas station Wednesday night, resulting in widespread a power outage. TPD says the driver struck a pole that then hit the roof of the Springbrook Chevron at 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 30, 2020 — starting a small fire and knocking out power to the surrounding area. A photo of the truck involved in the incident, which reportedly caused around $100,000 in damage (Photo courtesy of Tuscaloosa Police Department)Investigators said the suspect is a white male in his late 20s or early 30s, while the vehicle is a white or silver commercial truck with an orange, enclosed trailer. Those with any information on the driver or truck can contact the Tuscaloosa Police Department at (205) 349-2121 or CrimeStoppers at 205-752-STOP (7867). Follow Patch here for updates or on Facebook and Twitter.