Hit and Run Driver Destroys Bellingham Park

Whatcom County, Washington-  Bellingham Police responded to a cold motor vehicle crash that occurred  between the evening of June 18th and the morning of June 19th when an unknown driver  destroyed a large part of Franklin Park in the York Neighborhood, of Whatcom County.

Witnesses in the neighborhood, said  It appears someone continued North from the 1100 block of Franklin Street, running  through a fence and large Boulder, before the vehicle careened down the embankment, over the retaining wall, knocking down the basketball hoop, dislodging the natural stone bench, shattering the picnic table, and  completely destroying the merry-go-round playground equipment.  The crash also left an oil streak throughout the park.

Police believe the driver must have been traveling very fast to inflict the amount of damage that they found at the park.

Damage to the suspect vehicle must be pretty extensive and apparent.

The Bellingham Police Department has been notified and anyone with any information on the crash  should report it to the Bellingham police Department. 

Neighbors hope the park can be repaired and restored  to its former glory.