Categories: U.S.

Coors Light semi-truck crashes into Popeyes restaurant in New York City

close Video

Audi wedged on side after parking lot crash

One person was briefly trapped in the Audi, treated for minor injuries. (CREDIT: Wellesley Police Department)

A Coors Light semi-truck slammed into a Popeye’s Louisiana fast-food restaurant in Brooklyn, New York City on Wednesday evening, police said.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed with Fox News Digital that the crash happened at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the New York City borough.

Police said that a preliminary report revealed that the Coors Light driver, a 60-year-old male, crashed into a 21-year-old male who was driving a white Subaru.

After the initial crash, the 18-wheel tractor trailer collided with the side of the fried-chicken hot spot.

SEVERED HUMAN LEG FOUND ON NYC SUBWAY TRACK IN BRONX: POLICE

The tractor trailer crashed into the Popeye’s restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. (Getty)

Video footage from the scene showed a large NYPD and New York Fire Department presence at the fast food restaurant.

The NYPD said that the truck driver complained of a head injury and was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

The 21-year-old Subaru driver complained of a hand injury, but refused treatment.

Friends toasting with beer glasses in the microbrewery. Close up of pint glasses and hands, unrecognizable people. Copper vat in the background. (iStock)

Police said that a 22-year-old female was also injured in the incident, but also refused treatment.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP 

Authorities said that no arrests were made and an investigation into the crash is ongoing. 

Police did not release the identities of the involved parties. 

Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. 

She is a native of Massachusetts and is based in Orlando, Florida.

Story tips and ideas can be sent to sarah.rumpf@fox.com and on X: @s_rumpfwhitten.

Share

Recent Posts

1 billion identity records exposed in ID verification data leak

Things like your name, home address, date of birth and even your Social Security number…

2 weeks ago

Android fixes 129 security flaws in major phone update

Most people never think about Android security updates until a headline like this appears. Suddenly,…

2 weeks ago

Burger King AI listens to workers

The next time you pull up to the drive-thru at Burger King, you may notice…

2 weeks ago

Fake Google Gemini AI pushes ‘Google Coin’ crypto scam

You may think you can spot a crypto scam from a mile away. But what…

2 weeks ago

Tesla builds a car with no steering wheel. Now what?

The first Tesla Cybercab has officially rolled off the floor at Tesla Gigafactory Texas. And…

2 weeks ago

Meta smart glasses privacy concerns grow

Smart glasses promise a future where technology blends into everyday life. You can ask a…

2 weeks ago