Surveillance video captured a chaotic attempted carjacking that ended with a car smashing into the front of a Seattle restaurant on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The brief clip shows a struggle beside a parked car before it suddenly surges forward, crashes through the storefront, shatters glass, and sends customers and staff scrambling for cover. Emergency crews responded quickly, and investigators have not yet released a full account of injuries or any charges.
Raw video published by KIRO 7 shows the tense seconds before and after the collision, with bystanders yelling and people trying to stop the car as it rolls toward the building. The impact leaves a gaping hole in the restaurant’s front and prompts an immediate response from firefighters and police.
Video Shows Scramble After Car Slams Into Restaurant
In the footage, a person walks up to a parked car and a struggle breaks out at the driver’s side. Within seconds, the vehicle lurches forward toward the building and plows through the glass entrance. Several bystanders record the chaos on their phones while crews move in to secure the scene, check for injuries, and assess the damage.
Storefront Crashes Keep Raising Safety Questions
Crashes where vehicles punch through storefronts have become a familiar local hazard, regularly sparking conversations about bollards and other protective barriers. Reporting by The Seattle Times has found that building strikes happen far more often than many Seattle residents realize and that the incidents raise complicated liability and safety questions for business owners and property managers.
Seattle police are reviewing the footage and seeking witnesses as the investigation continues, according to KIRO 7. This story will be updated as officials release more information or file any charges.
