A suspected drunk driver caused havoc in Wilsonville after crashing through the front doors of a Chipotle restaurant in Town Center. The incident, which took place on May 20, ended with the arrest of Bethlhem Degfe, a 27-year-old resident of Donald. Degfe is currently facing a slew of charges including criminal mischief in the first and second degrees, according to a press release obtained by the Wilsonville Spokesman.

The tumult didn't end with the crash; the driver attempted to flee the scene on foot. In an act of civic duty, bystanders intervened to prevent the escape, detaining the suspect until deputies arrived. The harrowing details of the immediate aftermath were reported by KOIN.

In addition to property damage, Degfe's alleged reckless behavior has led to charges of reckless driving, reckless endangering, and driving under the influence of intoxicants. These charges signal a troubling disregard for the safety of others as communities constantly grapple with the menace that is drunk driving. The damage to the property and potential harm to patrons inside the establishment could have had even more dire consequences.

While the occurrence caused significant disruption and damage, thankfully no injuries were reported in the incident. Wilsonville authorities are reminding residents of the grave risks associated with impaired driving. It's a lesson that comes sharply into focus when mirrored by accidents such as the one involving an unsuspecting Chipotle establishment and its patrons on an otherwise ordinary day.