DAYTON — Over 30 headstones were damaged after a driver crashed through a fence at the Dayton VA cemetery Friday morning and fled the scene.
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The crash was reported around 7:30 a.m. Friday on South Gettysburg Avenue south of West Third Street.
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In addition to the 30 headstones damaged, crews on scene said two sections of fencing and a tree were also damaged in the crash.
Officials estimate it will take at least six weeks to clean up the damage and make repairs.
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Police did not have any additional details and it is unknown if investigators have a suspected driver.
We’ll update this page as we learn more.
