Tombstones downed by hit and run at Union Township cemetery

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UNION TWP. – State Police at Frackville are investigating a hit and run Sunday morning which caused damage at a cemetery near Ringtown.

The crash happened around 7:30pm on Feb. 2 at St. John’s Cemetery on Brandonville Road near Cemetery Hill Road.

Troopers say a red newer model Ford Taurus was headed westbound on Brandonville Road when, while making a right hand turn, left the roadway and downed five headstones.

The vehicle fled westbound.

Troopers say the Taurus is believed to have front end damage.

Anyone with information is asked to call State Police at Frackville at 570-874-5300.

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