Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Driver of 'MAGA' Truck

Police noted that the truck did not have a visible front license plate, and the rear plate was obscured by dirt, making it difficult to read.

State Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred on the evening of February 27 on Route 233 in the town of Westmoreland.

According to authorities, the incident happened around 4:53 p.m. when a white Toyota Tundra pickup truck attempted to pass another vehicle that was turning right into the post office parking lot. While passing on the west shoulder, the pickup truck struck the turning vehicle, causing damage to its passenger-side quarter panel and headlight.

Witnesses described the driver of the pickup truck as a middle-aged white male. After the collision, he reportedly pulled into the Westmo Car Wash parking lot to inspect the damage but then left the scene without contacting the other driver.

Police noted that the truck did not have a visible front license plate, and the rear plate was obscured by dirt, making it difficult to read. The vehicle was also identified by a red tailgate featuring the word “MAGA” written in white lettering.

Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the New York State Police at Troop D Headquarters at (315) 366-6000 and reference case #NY2500166577.