Wide load knocks down signs, mailboxes

Local authorities responded late Friday afternoon to a motorist who reported signs and mailboxes being destroyed by a wide load entering Marion on U.S. 60. The driver indicated that a truck hauling a combine on U.S. 60 West was knocking down mailboxes and road signs along the right of way as it headed east.

City and county police officers responded to the report, stopping both the escort for the wide load and the driver of the semi hauling the farm implement. One Marion Police officer reported mail was strewn from boxes from Martin Tire to at least the foot of Moore Hill. Apparently, the driver of the truck did not notice that the dual wheels on the combine he was carrying was hanging far over the shoulder of the road.

Heath Martin, supervisor of Crittenden County's state road crew, was notified of the downed road signs around 4:30 p.m., Friday.

Authorities took information from the drivers of the vehicles. The company for which they work will be responsible for damages to both public and private properties. Complaints should be registered with Marion police dispatch at 965-3500.