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Trucker, 30, destroys Illinois village bridge just SIXTEEN DAYS after it was designated a federal historic landmark
[DailyMail]A covered bridge in Illinois was severely damaged by a box truck just sixteen days after being designated a federal historic landmark.

Witnesses said careless driver Eriberto Orozco plowed over the picturesque landmark in Long Grove on Wednesday despite signs prohibiting trucks and buses from crossing.
The IL Office of Hispanic/Latino Affairs (OHLA) apparently forgot to post a "No camiones ni autobuses permitidos." sign.
The 30-year-old's vehicle struck the top of the bridge just before 4pm, causing serious damage. He was cited for ignoring a stop sign and traffic control device.

Orozco's truck weighed 15,000 pounds, more than twice the 6,000 pound limit.

The bridge, which was built in the early 1900s, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 11 after a campaign by locals.
Doing the jobs Americans don't want to do.
Had to look it up but - been by there a few times. That whole area is extremely high traffic with (ONCE but not NOW) lots of restaurants just around the corner. I wonder what enticed the guy to turn there? Its not a path worth traveling as it leads to a nasty intersection. - look it up in your favorite map program: 454 Robert Parker Coffin Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047

Posted by: Maggie Elmineque8767 2018-06-30
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