A vehicle crashed into the Chili's restaurant at 1111 Oak Street in Conway at approximately 12:04 p.m. Saturday, sending four people to the hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. Preliminary information indicated the driver accidentally drove into the building, and police said there was no sign that impairment played a role in the crash.
According to triarkradio.com, the four individuals hurt in the crash were transported to a local hospital, and the Conway Police Department said there was no indication that impairment was a factor in the accident. The restaurant sustained damage and was expected to remain closed for the rest of Saturday while the situation was assessed, per the same report.
Restaurant Faces Health Department Hurdle Before Reopening
Chili's management told the outlet that no one was seriously injured in the crash, but confirmed the location would need approval from the Arkansas Health Department before it could reopen. The restaurant had recently undergone renovations, the report notes, adding an extra layer of frustration for a business that had just finished updating its space.
As reported by KATV, the Conway Police Department thanked the emergency personnel who responded to the scene and wished those injured a speedy recovery. The station's report corroborates that the crash occurred Saturday around midday and sent four people to the hospital.
What Comes Next
No further details about the cause of the crash, the extent of the building's damage, or a timeline for reopening have been released. Conway police have not identified the driver or any of the four people who were hospitalized, and it remains unclear when the Chili's location will be cleared to welcome customers back.
