Newton Falls CB damaged by Doughnut Truck

WGN 35-78-01

 

Newton Falls, OH, October 22, 2009 - A young doughnut delivery-truck driver drove the 117-foot length of the Town truss Newton Falls covered bridge taking out tie-beams and damaging trusses as he went, causing $57,000 in damage to the bridge and tearing off the top of the truck.

The driver was charged with failure to stop and failure to control.

The job will be put out for competitive bidding in about two weeks and repairs will begin in late November or early December, and take about six weeks.

For the story, go to: http://www.vindy.com/news/2009/oct/22/covered-bridge-to-stay-closed-for-57k-repairs/?newswatch.