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“On 04/28/2024 at approximately 1927 hours Bellingham Police responded to the area of Pulaski Blvd by Hilltop Farms for a motor vehicle crash.
Arriving officers discovered a 2020 Ford F350 operated by Robert Marcoux, 38 of Bellingham had come to rest in the Hilltop Farms lot. The initial investigation shows that the operator was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed. The operator side swiped a second vehicle that was traveling southbound near Pool Pro. The truck then left the right side of the roadway and impacted a stone wall and sign in the Pool Pro parking lot. The truck continued through the Chevy’s Ice Cream lot striking stationary objects along the way. The truck narrowly missed an occupied vehicle that was parked at Chevy’s then continued through a chain link fence across the Hilltop Farms parking lot.
The operator was evaluated by Bellingham Fire personnel and then transported to an area hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. Bellingham Police are conducting an accident reconstruction as well as a criminal investigation.
At this time the operator is being criminally cited for operating under the influence, operating to endanger, marked lanes violation and speeding. The results of the ongoing investigation may produce additional charges.”-Bellingham Police Department.
“When you work hard to run a business you feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude to everyone that chooses to pull into your parking lot. Your customers really mean something to you.
Our attitudes this week haven’t been the best after a few hiccups prevented us from opening in time for such a beautiful weekend. But after viewing our footage from last nights incident, there aren’t even any words to express how thankful we are.
If we were open, this could’ve been an absolute tragedy. The “what ifs” won’t stop running through our minds so please understand that right now we just need to tell you all how much we appreciate you. We may be a few days later than expected but we will be open soon! Thank you!”-Chevy’s Ice Cream Parlor.
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