The Westerville News

The Westerville News

Driver Cited After Crashing Into 8 State Planters

Video of crash

Jan 15, 2026
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A vehicle crashed early on New Year’s morning into planters that had been installed specifically to prevent trucks from reaching the sidewalk and hitting the 8 State theater marquee in Uptown.

The bumpout was added after trucks repeatedly hit the theater marquee that extends over the sidewalk while improperly parking or navigating the road.

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