A driver, Lucas Araujo Franca de Brito, crashed his vehicle into the Nantucket Civil War Monument on Wednesday night, damaging the 150-year-old structure. The incident occurred at around 8:20 p.m., with authorities responding quickly to the scene where the vehicle was found overturned nearby. The monument, which honors local war heroes, saw emergency response from Nantucket police and fire departments as the driver was taken to the hospital before being arrested on multiple charges. The incident highlights concerns over safety and the preservation of historical landmarks.
A drunken driver crashed into the Nantucket Civil War Monument, causing damage and sending the driver to the hospital while facing multiple charges.
The 150-year-old monument, dedicated to local war heroes, suffered significant damage after being struck by a vehicle that flipped over.
Emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene, with the driver later arrested at the hospital in connection with the incident.
As the structure commemorates the fallen, the act of vandalism has raised concern over public safety and the protection of historical sites.
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