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Toys for Tots Hits the Bridge! Dec 19, 2024
In a shocking turn of events (well, not really, because it’s Long Grove), a box truck with “Toys for Tots” emblazoned on the side made history… again. This time, it managed to take a tumble onto the historic Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, marking its 62nd trip into the local hall of fame (or infamy, depending on how you look at it).
Long Grove residents, take note: if you’re going to try to break your personal best for most times hit by the same old bridge, at least have a good insurance policy.
Beep Beep! UPS Truck Hits Bridge on 8/19/24
Someone’s delivery is going to be late after a UPS truck hits the bridge on Monday morning.
Wam Bam! Another One on July 10, 2024
Another box truck hits the bridge on the afternoon of July 10th.
Got Junk? The Long Grove Bridge Does! 7/7/24
It was reported that a 800-GOT-JUNK truck has wedged itself under the bridge on the afternoon of July 7th.
The truck was able to escape on its own, but no word on how much the junk was damaged.
Video of the incident is available here
Tanker Truck Hits Bridge – 6/13/2024
It has been reported that a tanker truck has it the bridge on Thursday, June 13th. The truck did not get wedged, but a piece of the top did hit the top.
Yes, it happened again – another truck hits the historic Robert Parker Coffin Bridge in Long Grove
Another Box Truck Gets Stuck – June 5th
It was a reported that another truck got stuck underneath the bridge on June 5, 2024. It had to be towed out.
Another Box Truck Hit! May 10, 2024
It has been reported that another box truck has hit the bridge on the afternoon of Friday May 24. No further details known
2nd Crash in Two Days: April 27, 2024
Another box truck hit the bridge around 7pm Saturday night.
Bridge Hit 4/26/2024
This morning at approximately 11:15 am, the Long Grove Bridge faced yet another collision as a box truck collided with its low clearance. This unfortunate incident adds to the ongoing saga of trucks meeting their match against this notorious bridge.
