Ford truck crashes into McDonalds. Photo by Jenny Medolla Arbizu.
Ford truck crashes into McDonalds. Photo by Jenny Medolla Arbizu.

This article was written by BenitoLink intern Alexis Castro Juarez 

According to the Hollister Police Department, on Aug. 17 at 12:37 p.m., a Ford pickup crashed into the McDonald’s building on Airline Highway. 

HPD said five people were injured including customers inside the restaurant and the driver of the truck. All were self-transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

McDonald’s will remain closed until repairs are made, said HPD. 

HPD also said alcohol was not a factor in the collision. 

Ford truck crashes into McDonalds. Photo by Jenny Medolla Arbizu.
Ford truck crashes into McDonalds. Photo by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu.
Inside of McDonalds following collision. Photo courtesy of HPD.
Inside of McDonalds following collision. Photo courtesy of HPD.

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