A minivan ended up inside a Wendy's dining room on Columbus's east side Sunday after another driver slammed into it and sped off, leaving behind a shattered storefront and a lot of unanswered questions. The crash happened near 2133 E. Livingston Ave., and as of Sunday afternoon, the driver who caused it had not been found.
According to cwcolumbus.com, two vehicles were traveling in the same direction on East Livingston Avenue when a vehicle in the left lane struck a minivan traveling in the right lane. The impact forced the minivan off the roadway and through the Wendy's front window, according to the same report, which was first detailed by WSYX.
Driver Fled Immediately, No Injuries Reported
The driver of the vehicle that caused the crash fled the scene immediately after the collision, per the report. Despite the dramatic scene of a minivan lodged in a fast-food storefront, no injuries were reported from the crash.
As of Sunday afternoon, police had not released descriptions of either the runaway vehicle or its driver, leaving the search for answers wide open. The crash remains under further investigation, and no charges had been filed as of that time.
What Happens Next
For now, the circumstances that sent one driver speeding away from the wreckage remain unclear, and investigators have not said what leads, if any, they are pursuing. Anyone with information on the vehicle or driver involved has not yet been given a tip line or contact point in available reporting, but the case remains open as authorities continue to piece together what happened on East Livingston Avenue.
