4 people were taken to a hospital Saturday afternoon after a red SUV crashed through the front of the Chili’s restaurant in Conway.
According to the Conway Police Department, officers responded to the crash at about 12:04 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Preliminary findings indicate the driver accidentally drove into the restaurant.
Police say the 4 people taken to a local hospital have injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. Investigators have found no indication that impairment played a role in the crash.
Early emergency dispatch information indicated someone may have been trapped underneath the vehicle.
Witness Describes Rescue
Robin Brown Hightower, who was inside the restaurant when the SUV came through the wall, said 2 people, including a man identified only as Todd, rolled the vehicle off a man who was trapped underneath it.
“The word we got from EMTs is it’s a miracle everyone survived,” Hightower said.
Her account of the rescue has not been confirmed by emergency officials.
Pafford EMS ambulances and a supervisor unit were among the medical crews sent to the scene.
Restaurant Closed for the Day
Conway Police say the restaurant sustained damage and will remain closed for the rest of Saturday while the building is assessed.
The name of the driver has not been released.
Photo: Robin Brown Hightower, via Faulkner County Fire Buff
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