(Lenox, Iowa) – The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies were called to the Lenox Pocket Park for damage that occurred overnight Monday, into Tuesday morning. Officials with the City of Lenox and the Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the incident. As result of the investigation, it was determined that at around 1:58-a.m., Tuesday, a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, driven by 39-year-old Miguel Zapata,of Lenox, was traveling south bound on Main Street, when the pickup collided with the Lenox Pocket Park Landscaping.

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Damage to the landscaping and Lenox Town Clock occurred. Zapata’s vehicle came to rest on the south planter. Authorities say Zapata proceeded to remove the truck and left the scene of the accident without notifying proper authority or City of Lenox.

The Sheriff’s Office said citations were being issued for leaving the scene of an accident and failure to have insurance – accident related.