LUDLOW — Chief Daniel Valadas reports that the Ludlow Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that damaged a stone monument in town.
On Friday, March 25, at approximately 12:30 p.m., an individual approached a Ludlow Police officer in the area of Church and Center Streets and reported that the stone monument at that intersection had been damaged by a tractor-trailer.
The officer was informed that a white truck with red lettering was having trouble making a turn from Center Street, resulting in the truck reversing three separate times, running over a stop sign, street signs and striking the monument, knocking a large portion off the top and dislodging it from its base.
During an on-scene investigation, police identified tire tracks in the area and determined the truck had been attempting an illegal turn onto Church Street from Center Street. The monument is the second one that’s more than 100 years old to be damaged by a vehicle in less than a year.
The Department of Public Works was notified of the damage and Ludlow Police are continuing to investigate the crash. Anyone with information they believe could support the ongoing investigation is asked to call 413-583-8305.
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