Redmond 7-Eleven installs temporary door as they look to reopen after suspected DUII driver slams into storefront
Harley Coldiron
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond 7-Eleven has installed a temporary door as it begins rebuilding its storefront, after a Bend driver suspected of DUII crashed into the building just before midnight Sunday. The store remains closed while crews construct a safe entrance for customers.
Redmond Police Lt. April Huey said the 42-year-old Bend man was cited and released on a charge of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. In most DUII cases, suspects are released to a sober adult; if no one is available, they are lodged in jail.
She added that the extent of damage caused in a DUII typically does not determine whether a suspect is released or booked into jail.
No injuries were reported; however, the store was closed when KTVZ News visited the scene on Monday afternoon. Construction workers said they are working to build a temporary entrance for customers, but currently, there is no estimated time of completion. The store and the entire parking lot are closed to the public.
The 7-Eleven is the only one in Redmond and is heavily frequented by residents.
