A car accident in Heber ended with the destruction of an antique item that welcomed many into the city.
The antique covered wagon in front of the Heber Valley Chamber Commerce building was destroyed over the weekend.
The accident took place Saturday morning when a drunk driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the wagon. This is according to the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce. The wagon is located at the intersection of 500 N and US 40 on the north end of Heber City.
Neither the driver nor anyone else was seriously injured in the collision. In addition to the wagon damage a kiosk sign that was built and donated by an Eagle scout was also damaged.
The covered wagon was known Heber Valley Music & Cowboy Poetry gathering wagon. The antique was damaged just one week before the annual Heber Valley Cowboy Poetry festival which will begin on October 23rd.