UPDATE: Truck crashes into Greeneville restaurant
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The truck went through the side of Waffle House this morning. Sent in by viewers
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Several people were taken to the hospital as a result of the accident. Sent in by viewers
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No word on the extent of the damage caused by the accident. Sent in by viewers
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Truck Crashes Into Waffle House
Truck crashes into Waffle House restaurant
Courtesy: Marty Ricker, WGRV Radio News
A pickup truck crashed into the front of Waffle House, East Andrew Johnson Highway, in Greeneville.
Published: November 18, 2009
Updated: November 19, 2009
Five people are recovering from injuries they received today when a truck crashed through the front door of a restaurant.
The crash occurred around nine this morning at Waffle House on East Andrew Johnson Highway in Greeneville. A witness told WGRV radio the truck driver pulled into the parking lot and never stopped, slamming through the front door.
Police say the accident occurred when driver, Baudelio Lopez, attempted to park his truck in front of the store.
According to police, the truck hit three women inside the restaurant: Renee Freeman, Tina Slagle, and Tina Whittacker. Lopez, his wife Rebecca, and the three women were taken to Laughlin Memorial Hospital.
Police say their injuries were not severe.
“I would say that they were very blessed that they weren’t more severely injured,“ said Officer David Lewis with the Greeneville Police Department.
Waffle House employees covered the hole in the building with plywood, and the restaurant reopened at 12:30.
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Police tell 11 Connects that a pickup truck crashed into a Greeneville restaurant.
Greeneville Police say the incident occured at around 9:20 a.m. at the Waffle House on the 2700 block of East Andrew Johnson Highway. Marty Ricker, News Director at WGRV tells 11 Connects there are five injuries from the crash. WGRV says three people in the truck were hurt, as well as two people inside of the restaurant.
An eyewitness told WGRV’s news director Marty Ricker that the truck pulled into the parking lot and didn’t stop.
11 Connects will bring you the latest on this story throughout the day.
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The conversation wasnt childish. All i was trying to get that bone head to see is that everything isnt blue skies and butterflies like she thinks. Be great if it was but life is not like that most of the time.
no problem, star- how ‘bout you 38??
Everyone is right and I apologize for carrying on a childish conversation here for everyone to read.
I hope that everyone that was involved in this accident recovers fully and my thoughts are with these families.
no, the other peddle is the brake.
Then why did 103.1 say he was drunk? Tell me that. DUMMY
The man did have a medical problem. We are just thanking our wonderful God that it’s not any worse than a broken leg and bruises.
From and Aunt and a Mother of one of the victims. The man blacked out and hit the gas. Get your facts before you comment please.
I told everyone on here the guy was drunk and i was right. Gosh its good to be me. Next time listen. Ole redneck drunks as usual.
Please WJHL tell what happened in this tragic accident. So these 2 people wiil move on.
Thats using your dipstick jimmy
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