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New York police officers need help finding a ‘MAGA’ truck connected to a hit-and-run. The driver of the white Toyota Tundra didn’t have a front license plate. The plate on the rear was blocked by dirt, making it hard to read. 

New York police officers search for ‘MAGA’ truck involved in hit-and-run 

The Westmoreland Police Department in New York hopes that drivers who witnessed a hit-and-run can help them find a driver. 

A driver of a white Toyota Tundra truck was driving southbound on Route 223. Then it tried to pass another vehicle. The vehicle was preparing to turn right into a post office parking lot. 

Then the truck hit the car while passing it on the shoulder. The passenger-side quarter panel and headlight were damaged.The driver wasn’t injured, just surprised. 

The truck was caught on camera pulling into the Westmo Car Wash parking lot. A middle-aged white male exited to inspect the damage. The Toyota Tundra didn’t have a license plate on the front. Plus, the one on the rear was covered by dirt. 

However, the white truck has a red tailgate with ‘MAGA’ written on it in large white letters. This should make it easier to identify. After looking at his truck, the driver drove away without contacting the victim. 

According to CNY Central, Anyone with related information is encouraged to contact the New York State Police at Troop D Headquarters at 315-366-6000. 

The man could be charged with moving from lane unsafely, driving on the shoulder of a controlled access highway, operating a motor vehicle without an inspection certificate, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. 

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Allison Barfield joined MotorBiscuit in 2020 and covers all things trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Having grown up on a farm in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she’s no stranger to the “Best in Class” truck and SUV debates; people in her hometown were always gathering to help work on vehicles together, and deliberation would naturally arise.

Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She has helped bring awareness to issues Women In Trucking face and has promoted Truckers Against Trafficking, an anti-trafficking NGO.

A fan of creatively dark literature, Allison appreciates the works of Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickenson. She lives in a mountainous area of the country and enjoys off-roading and camping. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her in testing trucks and SUVs for our site.