Man injured when car crashes into Popeyes restaurant in Queens

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Monday, January 18, 2021
At least three injured when car crashes into Popeyes in Queens
At least three people were injured when a car went into a Popeyes restaurant in Queens.

QUEENS VILLAGE, Queens (WABC) -- A man was injured when a car went into a Popeyes restaurant in Queens.

The incident was reported Sunday just after 3 p.m. at the store on Hillside Ave. in Queens Village.

A 21-year-old man was driving a Honda SUV eastbound on Hillside Ave. when he lost control and collided with the restaurant.

A 48-year-old man inside Popeyes suffered body pain and a laceration to his chin. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

The driver remained on the scene, and there are no charges file at this time. He refused medical attention.

The investigation is ongoing.

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