A car struck 24 tombstones at the Racine Jewish Memorial Cemetery on Sept. 25, according to the Racine Police Department.
The driver, a 59-year-old man, stayed at the scene and provided his insurance information to Beth Israel Sinai Synagogue. His insurance company is handling the damage to the tombstones.
A police spokesperson described the incident as a “freak accident” and said the driver was not intoxicated. Police also completed a driver condition report, which will be reviewed by the state to determine whether any action will be taken regarding the driver’s driving privileges.
The incident was not related to a crime or antisemitism and is no longer under investigation, according to a police spokesperson.
