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Trucker, 30, destroys Illinois village bridge just SIXTEEN DAYS after it was designated a federal historic landmark
2018-06-30
[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

#10  The "coincidence" here is that bridge is maybe a mile away from Kemper Lakes which is hosting the KPMG Womens PGA Championship. On Wednesday, a womens conference was being hosted at the event with national speakers like Condi Rice, couple Olympians and a number of female CEO's on the schedule- and LEO's from many agencies were parked all over the place and by every intersection. I'm not implying any conspiracy theories here as the cost of aluminum for my tin foil hat has risen due to new aluminum tarrifs :-) But I will wager the law enforcement communications board lit up like a Christmas tree and cops were on scene in seconds. We have hosted events here before, but I have never seen the traffic controls in place like this one.
Posted by: Capsu78   2018-06-30 15:16  

#9  I live 2 miles away and use it regularly to get to Rt 53 which takes me south and to ORD. It is a regular "short cut" that trades off some stop signs for some major traffic lights. It is clearly a STOP on each side of the bridge as only one vehicle can pass at a time. The village itself can be a nice place to spent a couple hours, but has struggled with vacancies since 2007 and to a lesser extent earlier.
Posted by: Capsu78   2018-06-30 14:52  

#8  My bet is that he was overloaded and was looking for a way to dodge the scales. Then Alexa gave him the GPS routing coordinates... Reminds me of Rock (or Tree) Gnomes -- the mythological beasties that add or hide terrain features on your obviously perfect GPS Computer Map.
Posted by: magpie   2018-06-30 10:53  

#7  Clint eastwood hardest hit.
Posted by: Thravish White7222   2018-06-30 09:48  

#6  As seen on "Bridges of Michoacan County"
Posted by: Frank G   2018-06-30 07:39  

#5  Agree with brerrabbit. Probably had the 'Auto' version instead of 'Truck/RV'.
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2018-06-30 07:14  

#4  #3
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2018-06-30 06:31  

#3  GPS told him to turn there?
Posted by: brerrabbit   2018-06-30 06:28  

#2  Any guesses as to Eriberto's immigration status?
Posted by: Raj   2018-06-30 05:25  

#1  careless driver Eriberto Orozco
I wonder what enticed the guy to turn there?

Didn't want his load inspected.
Posted by: Skidmark   2018-06-30 04:02  

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