A car crash left a large hole in a convenience store on South Avenue in Syracuse early Wednesday morning, scattering pieces of the building on the ground outside and leaving two damaged vehicles at the scene. Police were called to S & R Convenience just before 1:40 a.m.
According to CNY Central, two cars were involved in the crash, and both vehicles sustained damage. Pieces of the building were scattered on the ground outside the store, the outlet reported, leaving a visibly broken storefront in the early morning hours. The circumstances of the crash remain unclear, and the report notes this is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
A Pattern of Vehicles Crashing Into Syracuse Storefronts
Wednesday's crash is not the first time a Syracuse business has taken a direct hit from a vehicle. In July 2024, a Jeep crashed through the brick wall of Jerusalem Market on Teall Avenue, an incident syracuse.com reported was tied to a wheel malfunction that caused the driver to lose control just before 9 p.m. That crash crumbled a brick wall, smashed the Jeep's windshield, and covered the vehicle's top in red bricks, though deputies said no one was hurt.
More than three years earlier, in June 2023, a vehicle drove through the entrance of Miami Deli on Midland Avenue, damaging that convenience store as well. Police responded shortly before 4 p.m., and the same outlet reported there were no injuries and no arrests made. The driver and her children were identified.
What Remains Unknown
Details about Wednesday's crash on South Avenue are still limited. It is not yet clear what led the two vehicles to collide or how the impact resulted in a hole being torn through the convenience store's structure. As with the earlier report, this story is developing, and further information from authorities may clarify what happened at S & R Convenience in the hours ahead.
