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Holyoke police to cite driver who heavily damaged JFK memorial while driving under the influence
HOLYOKE — A driver who crashed into John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza early Sunday morning, heavily damaging several monuments, will be charged with driving under the influence of drugs and destruction of property.
Officers responding to reports of the 4:25 a.m. crash at Suffolk, Sycamore and Appleton streets found the 26-year-old driver and a passenger inside the vehicle. Firefighters arrived shortly after and helped remove the two from the car, Police Chief Brian Keenan said.
'The driver and passenger were administered Narcan and transported to the hospital to evaluate possible injuries,' he said. Narcan is used to reverse opioid overdoses.
The driver, who is from Springfield, will be cited for the crimes. His name will not be released until charges are leveled, Keenan said.
At least four monuments were toppled, several were smashed, and the lawn and other concrete areas were damaged. The Department of Public Works has been notified, he said.
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