Driver hospitalized after pickup truck hits Monticello City Hall

The building is closed until further notice, officials said.

February 16, 2023 at 5:02PM
A pickup truck struck the Monticello City Hall and Community Center on Thursday morning. (Submitted with permission/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

A pickup truck slammed into the doors of the Monticello City Hall and Community Center on Thursday morning, officials said.

The man behind the wheel was taken by emergency responders to a nearby hospital for treatment of noncritical injuries, the Wright County Sheriff's Office said. No other injuries were reported.

City Hall, the Community Center and Senior Center are closed until further notice, the Sheriff's Office said.

The pickup hit the east side of the building at 505 Walnut St. about 8 a.m., according to the Sheriff's Office.

Officials have yet to say what caused the vehicle to leave the road. The driver's identity has yet to be released.

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