A pickup truck crashed into the Longmont Humane Society on Saturday, resulting in the temporary closure of the facility. The incident, which occurred shortly after 1 p.m., caused damage to the building’s exterior.
According to Russell Hinkle, CEO of the Longmont Humane Society, the impact occurred near the main entrance on the southwest corner of the building. “We were lucky,” Hinkle stated. “There’s a couple of support columns that are visible from the outside of the building and the vehicle went between them.”
Fortunately, no animals or bystanders were harmed in the incident. The driver of the vehicle may have sustained minor injuries, but their condition remains unconfirmed. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the crash and whether any charges will be filed.
The Times-Call has reached out to the city of Longmont for additional information. Hinkle described the scene as startling, noting the loud noise. “They said it sounded kind of like an explosion. It was a really loud noise, really probably an upsetting moment for all the dogs and people in the area,” Hinkle said.
The Longmont Humane Society, located at 9595 Nelson Road, closed for the remainder of Saturday to assess the damage and clean up glass, debris, and any spilled oil. At this stage, the cost of the repairs remains uncertain. Hinkle mentioned that the humane society is working with its insurance provider to determine the next steps.
The facility was able to reopen on Sunday, and the community showed its support. “We saw 19 animals get adopted on Sunday. So, it ended up being a really, really good day and had a lot of support from the community,” Hinkle said.
