Vehicle Crashes into Donut Store in Exposition Park, Injuring Two
Two people were injured Friday after a vehicle crashed into a donut store in Exposition Park.
Surveillance Footage Captures Shocking Moment
Surveillance camera footage captured the shocking moment when a driver crashed into the entrance of Michell’s Donuts, located at 3783 S Western Ave, and drove past a stroller containing a baby they believe to be less than a year old.
Injuries and Hospitalization
A woman and a man were both injured and hospitalized.
Witness Accounts
“He was ordering something” to go,” said Celestino Garcia, a witness. “He [customer] was trapped in the counter.”
Witnesses ran out after the impact that caused the cart to take out the wall, table, and chair where another customer was sitting, who fortunately escaped unharmed.
Driver’s Account
According to the police, the driver is an elderly person who believes that he pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. The driver was unharmed in the accident.
Injuries and Conditions
According to authorities, the woman suffered an arm injury, and the man ended up with leg fractures. She was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
“The baby is fine, the man who got hit is also going to be fine. I have faith, he is still young,” Garcia said.
Business Damage and Closure
The business suffered significant damage, and the owner told our sister station Telemundo 52 that he does not know when it will reopen.
Michells’s Donuts is a family business and the owner said he is worried because he doesn’t know how they will be financially for the next few months.
Owner’s Statement
The owner added that he was very thankful that the employee who was attending to the couple was not injured.
Conclusion
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and caution on the roads. We are grateful that the injuries were not more severe and that the baby was unharmed. We wish the injured parties a speedy recovery and hope that Michell’s Donuts will be able to reopen soon.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the incident?
A: A vehicle crashed into the entrance of Michell’s Donuts in Exposition Park, injuring two people and causing significant damage to the business.
Q: Were there any fatalities in the incident?
A: No, there were no fatalities in the incident. The baby in the stroller was unharmed, and the driver of the vehicle was also unharmed.
Q: What is the condition of the injured parties?
A: The woman suffered an arm injury, and the man ended up with leg fractures. She was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
Q: Will Michell’s Donuts reopen?
A: The owner does not know when the business will reopen due to the significant damage caused by the incident.
