Long Grove's historic bridge was struck again, marking the 45th time since it reopened in 2020, says LakeCoILSheriff
Around 7:40 p.m. Sunday, an Amazon delivery truck just over 9 feet tall got stuck under the Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, which has a clearance of 8 feet 6 inches.Lake County sheriff's deputies, who have jurisdiction in Long Grove, have responded each time, and been keeping a running tally.
"There are numerous signs informing drivers of the height restriction and signs prohibiting trucks and buses from using the bridge," Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said Monday morning. The Amazon driver, Enrique Rivera, 24, of the 2400 block of Glendale Terrace in Hanover Park, was cited for disobeying a traffic control device and driving a prohibited vehicle over the bridge. He told deputies he thought the truck would meet the height clearance, Covelli said.
A towing agency responded and removed the truck from the bridge, and the roadway was closed for about an hour.The cover of the 116-year-old bridge was reinforced with a steel structure in 2020 so it can take a beating without requiring expensive repairs. The last time it was struck was about a month ago.
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