In Stone Mountain, Georgia, a terrifying incident occurred at Fresca Trattoria over the weekend when a car crashed into the restaurant while customers were enjoying their meals. The restaurant specializes in Italian food and was serving brunch at the time of the accident. Jarring surveillance footage captured the moments before the car rammed into a group of customers who were able to narrowly escape the impact. The car slammed into the restaurant’s glass window, driving over empty tables and seats. Fortunately, there were no reports of death or injuries, although the owner, Lisa Myers, revealed that her daughter narrowly avoided being hurt in the incident.
Myers recounted how her daughter, who also serves as a waitress at the restaurant, had been standing in the exact spot where the car crashed just moments before the accident occurred. The driver of the vehicle explained that her brakes had failed and her gas pedal had become stuck, leading to the crash. Despite initial shock and concern, Myers expressed gratitude that everyone was unharmed in the incident. She joked about the restaurant now having a new “drive-thru” and raised concerns about insurance covering the damage caused by the crash. With uncertainty about insurance coverage, the restaurant is uncertain about the extent of the financial impact from the incident.
Following the accident, Fresca Trattoria took to Facebook to express their appreciation to the local community for their support. The post mentioned that while the windows were boarded up and the skies were cloudy, they were choosing to focus on the positive aspects such as the fact that no one was injured and the community’s outpouring of good wishes. The restaurant expressed gratitude for the support received from the Stone Mountain and Lilburn community. It remains to be seen how the restaurant will proceed in terms of repairs and insurance coverage for the damage caused by the car crash.
In a statement, Fresca Trattoria indicated that despite the frightening incident, they were grateful for the support from the local community. The restaurant emphasized that no one was injured in the accident, which was a silver lining among the chaos and damage caused by the car crashing into the establishment. However, there are still uncertainties about the insurance coverage for the damage and the financial implications for the restaurant moving forward. The incident serves as a reminder of how unpredictable and sudden accidents can occur, even in seemingly safe and routine environments such as a restaurant during meal service.
The Gwinnett County Police Department and Fresca Trattoria were both contacted for further comment on the incident, but no additional information was provided at the time of reporting. The car crashing into the restaurant highlighted the potential dangers of unexpected accidents and the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Despite the chaos and damage caused by the crash, the fact that no one was hurt is a reassuring outcome in an otherwise alarming situation. The incident serves as a reminder to remain vigilant and prepared for the unexpected in any environment, even while enjoying a meal at a restaurant. It also underscores the resilience and gratitude of the restaurant owners and community in the face of adversity and challenges.
