Security camera captures truck crashing into Pagliai’s Pizza
By Beau Bowman
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JOHNSTON, Iowa (KCCI) — A Des Moines man was arrested after driving a truck through a front window and into the dining room of Pagliai’s Pizza just before 5 p.m. Sunday night, police said.
Security camera footage shows diners eating when a truck crashes through the window into the restaurant, sending several of them flying to the other side of the room.
Travis Vander Weerdt, the owner, said he ran from the kitchen when he heard the crash.
“As soon as I heard it I took off running ran as fast as I can over to see what happened realized that yeah there’s a truck in the building checked in on a couple people, everyone was kind of assured that no one was seriously injured so I ran outside to check on the driver and yeah found him inside the building,” he said.
Johnston police said two people were hurt; one was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Officers arrested the driver, Edward Jones III, and charged him with operating while intoxicated, second offense, and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
In court documents filed Monday, investigators said Jones had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and had issues “comprehending simple instructions” from officers.
Vander Weerdt added, “Could have been a lot worse if they’re sat two inches further in one direction, I’m just thankful it’s not any worse than it was.”
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