Crash damages JFK Memorial in Holyoke

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Authorities will be seeking charges after a crash Sunday morning damaged a memorial in Holyoke.

Holyoke Police said that officers responded to a one-car crash at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza at the intersection of Suffolk and Sycamore Street around 4:25 a.m. Sunday. Once the driver, a 26-year-old Springfield man, and the passenger were out of the vehicle, they were administered Narcan and taken to an area hospital to be evaluated for any injuries.

The diver was cited and Holyoke Police added that they will be seeking a criminal complaint against him on charges of operating under the influence of drugs and wanton destruction of property over $1,200.

Holyoke DPW officials have also been contacted regarding the damage to the memorial.