Vehicle crashes into dining area outside local restaurant

Video of crash taken from Village Spirit Shop across the street from the accident. https://youtu.be/u1gLqYOSnKk

A chaotic scene unfolded outside a popular local Fallbrook restaurant this morning, Nov. 16, when a car crashed into a parked pickup truck, sending the truck careening into an outdoor dining area on Main Street in Fallbrook. One person was transported to the hospital with injuries, according to witnesses on the scene. The video shows one man walking in front of the area back to his truck before running away during the crash.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:33 a.m. at Main Street Cafe, a restaurant with patio seating. According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle struck the stationary pickup truck, which was propelled into the dining area. Furniture was displaced, and no patrons were hit in the commotion.

Emergency responders arrived within minutes. At least one person was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Their condition remains unknown. Officials confirmed no other injuries or direct pedestrian involvement with the initial car collision.

The area was cleared by 9:28 a.m. No information on the driver or potential charges has been released.

"Gina, the restaurant owner was really shaken up. The scene was 'terrifying'", according to Tony Campbell, AC Investigations.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash.

Further details will be released as the investigation continues.

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Early version

Saturday morning, Nov. 16, a car crashed into a parked truck in front of Main St. Cafe, hitting tables where diners were enjoying their breakfast. Two people were injured and at least one was transported by ambulance.

There is no report yet of why the car crashed into the truck. More information will be available shortly.