Crime & Safety

Sign-Smashing Hingham Driver Caught On Police Video

Hingham police released the video of a driver, who was charged with driving under the influence, running over a sign on the Route 3A rotary.

HINGHAM, MA — Hingham police were on the spot at the Route 3A rotary last week when a driver was spotted running over a large sign and attempting to speed off from the scene. The driver was stopped and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Hingham police released the video on their Facebook page that shows the white SUV hitting the signs about 2 a.m. on Nov. 20, and the officer pursuing the driver for a traffic stop after driving around the fallen sign.

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