Several injured after vehicle crashes through Moe’s restaurant

Posted on February 26, 2019
At least three people suffered minor injuries after an SUV crashed through the Moe’s restaurant at 1730 Bradford Lane in Normal. (Neil Doyle/WJBC)

 

By Neil Doyle

NORMAL – Several people were injured after an SUV crashed through the front of the Moe’s Southwest Grill in Normal Tuesday.

The accident happened at 11:24 a.m. at the Moe’s at 1730 Bradford Lane.

Normal Fire Department spokesperson Matt Swaney said three people, one being the driver, were transported to Advocate Bromenn Medical Center for what appeared to be non-life threatening injures.  A fourth person was treated at the scene.

“The vehicle drove completely through the dining room, took out all the tables and booths and heavily damaged the building,” said Swaney.

“This is unfortunate for the business, but if this happened at 12:30 or the middle of their lunch rush it could have been so much worse,” Swaney added.

The SUV ended up near the drink machines after crashing through the dining room.  Approximately 14 people were in the dining area at the time of the crash.

No dollar amount of damage was given and the restaurant will be closed for an extended time.

Authorities said the incident is considered accidental and remains under investigation by the Normal Police Department.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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