Crime & Safety
Airborne Metal Shelf Damages Car on Interstate 77
A RIchfield woman struck piece of metal — which turned out to be a piece of a large shelf — as she drove on the highway last week.
A Richfield woman told police that while she was driving south on Interstate 77, she struck a piece of metal grating at around 5:30 p.m. May 2.
As she continued, another piece of grating “flew over the vehicle,” causing damage to the hood of the car.
She was not injured during the incident.
Find out what's happening in Brecksvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
When officers from the Brecksville Police Department investigated the scene, they found what they believed to be a large metal shelf “consistent” with the wire that had become lodged in the bumper of her car.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.