Pickup truck crashes into City of Reading highway welcome sign

A pickup truck traveling westbound on 422 crashed into the City of Reading welcome sign Wednesday evening.

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No injuries were initially reported in the accident and authorities say the driver was cited for careless driving.

Located in the cloverleaf of the highway on-ramp in West Reading, the sign pays tribute to the city’s history by using the font and signature green and yellow color of the Reading Railroad.

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As of Friday, crews removed the remaining letters of the sign and light fixtures.

The saga continues. POL-E, a sculpture by Tyler Ernst and mascot of the Reading-Berks Hotdog Society was placed in the cloverleaf Sunday morning.

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