Video shows pick-up truck driver doing burnout on Pride crosswalk in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) — A video posted to Facebook shows a pick-up truck driver on Wednesday doing a burnout on the Pride crosswalk in Huntington.

The crosswalk and mural are at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 10th Street. Sassa Wilkes and more than 100 people helped bring the crosswalk and rainbow gemstone in the middle of the roadway to life over the weekend.

Huntington Police Chief Phil Watkins says the department is aware of the video and is investigating.

City of Huntington Communications Director Bryan Chambers says, “The Huntington Police Department is aware of the incident and is investigating the circumstances. Huntington Pride, a nonprofit organization, raised funds throughout the community to pay for the paint and hire the artist. However, the City will coordinate with Huntington Pride on any needed touch-ups of the art installation in the future.”

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