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Heavy damage in July 26 roll-over crash

A motorist apparently crashed into a “Town Center” sign near downtown late Friday afternoon, July 26 and dragged it nearly two miles before losing control of his vehicle and rolling over onto a guard rail north of town.

McDowell Mountain Road was closed for about an hour and a half following the crash as crews cleaned up debris scattered at the scene.

MCSO Capt. Larry Kratzer said sheriff’s dispatchers were on the phone with a caller reporting a driver swerving on the roadway at the time of the crash. The driver rolled over into the guard rail.

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Heavy damage in July 26 roll-over crash

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A motorist apparently crashed into a “Town Center” sign near downtown late Friday afternoon, July 26 and dragged it nearly two miles before losing control of his vehicle and rolling over onto a guard rail north of town.

McDowell Mountain Road was closed for about an hour and a half following the crash as crews cleaned up debris scattered at the scene.

MCSO Capt. Larry Kratzer said sheriff’s dispatchers were on the phone with a caller reporting a driver swerving on the roadway at the time of the crash. The driver rolled over into the guard rail.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for evaluation, and was later arrested by deputies on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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