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One arrested after hit and run crash downs power lines

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UPDATE-- Police have a arrested a Fort Myers woman involved in a hit and run crash that left behind downed power lines and forced the closure of a busy road.

According to the report, 39-year-old Holly Warriner struck a guide wire for a utility pole and later fled the scene on foot.

She later attempted to report her vehicle as stolen.

Warriner is charged with fleeing the scene of a crash, driving with a suspended license and making a false statement.

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UPDATE-- South Cleveland Avenue roadways are now clear.

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FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A hit and run crash in Fort Myers has left behind downed power lines and forced the closure of a busy road.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, a hit and run crash took place on South Cleveland Avenue (U.S. 41) near Maples Drive around 12:40 p.m.

Both northbound and southbound traffic on Cleveland Avenue is closed to drivers.