Driver rescued after car crashes into Pennsylvania Wendy’s – NBC10 Philadelphia

An injured driver had to be rescued from inside a car after crashing into a Wendy’s in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, police said.

According to the Lower Swatara Township Police Department, on June 28, 2026, officers were called to the Wendy’s restaurant located at 801 South Eisenhower Boulevard in Middletown after receiving a report about a vehicle that had struck the building.

When officers, along with fire and EMS crews, arrived at the scene, they had to extricate the driver from the vehicle, police said. The driver was then taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for their injuries.

The restaurant was occupied by store employees at the time of the crash, according to police. None of them reported any injuries.

The Lower Swatara Fire Department shared photos from the scene. Both the vehicle and the Wendy’s building sustained significant damage.

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Police said the investigation into the crash is ongoing at this time and charges are pending.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information that could help in the investigation is urged to contact the Lower Swatara Township Police Department at 717-558-6900.