Crystal Lake

4 Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Crystal Lake Restaurant

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Four people were injured Thursday night after a car crashed into a restaurant in suburban Crystal Lake, according to police.

Police said officers responded to the 1500 block of Carlemont Drive at approximately 5:30 p.m. for reports of a crash involving a car into a building with injuries.

A preliminary investigation determined that a Nissan Altima was traveling westbound in the building's parking lot and that the driver had attempted to park.

Police said that for unknown reasons, while attempting to park, the vehicle continued to drive over the sidewalk and into a building before coming to a stop inside.

Four adults were transported to a local hospital, with injuries ranging from minor to serious, officials said.

“It shook the walls,” witness Colin Kasperak said.

Bridget Vrtis says she was next door at a tattoo shop when the crash occurred.

“I’m just glad the staff is okay and nobody died,” she said.

The driver of the vehicle, an adult man, was uninjured in the crash. Police did not say if the driver was issued a citation.

The crash remains under investigation, and there is currently no further information.

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