DINER KILLED WHEN CAR STRIKES RESTAURANT IN EL CAJON

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January 3, 2010 (El Cajon) -- At about 8:45 this morning, a vehicle driven by a 74-year-old El Cajon resident struck a Carl’s Jr. Restaurant located at 520 N. Second St. The vehicle went through the building, striking and killing a patron who was seated in a restaurant booth. The victim was a 66-year-old male who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses described the victim as a regular patron of the restaurant. He was a resident of Spring Valley, according to the County Coroner's office, which has not released the name yet pending notification of kin.

 

The driver was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

El Cajon Police Department is investigating the collision, which is still in its preliminary stages. According to witnesses, the driver came from a nearby bank ATM machine when he apparently drove through the parking lot and into the restaurant. There were no immediate indications that drugs or alcohol were involved, however investigators will examine all factors and evidence before determining the final cause of the accident.
 


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