Multiple people were hurt after a vehicle crashed into a Denny’s restaurant. The crash happened just after 9 a.m. Wednesday along Greentree Road in Scott Township.
Officials say a man, believed to be in his 90s, was behind the wheel of a blue SUV when it launched into the structure, adding that he mistakenly hit the gas pedal instead of the brake.
The vehicle accelerated from its parking spot, crashing through the wall, plate glass window and table inside the building.
There were customers inside, and according to officials, three individuals were taken to St. Clair Hospital for minor injuries and observation.
Green Tree resident Walter Skolnicki was one of the many people driving up to the restaurant, only to find it closed.
“I’m going somewhere else, to another restaurant, I know that’s open,” he said with a chuckle. “When you showed me what happened, I was really surprised.”
First responders say this isn’t the first time this kind of incident has happened here, and the people sitting near where the car entered are fortunate nothing more severe occurred.
The driver, who didn’t appear injured, was questioned by police and left the scene with a family member.
Restaurant officials say the building is expected to be closed through the rest of this week, if not longer.
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