A car crashed into a Papa Murphy’s pizza shop in Frederickson on Thursday afternoon, causing substantial damage to the building but fortunately no injuries, authorities said. The incident occurred around 3:13 p.m. at the intersection of 176th Street East and Canyon Road East, according to a post shared by Central Pierce Fire & Rescue on X (formerly Twitter).
The crash left a gaping hole in the side of the pizza shop, with the vehicle surrounded by shattered glass. Emergency crews were quickly on the scene to assess the situation, and despite the visible damage to the restaurant’s structure, authorities confirmed that no one inside the pizza shop or in the car was injured in the collision.
“Fortunately, there were no injuries to the customers inside the pizza shop or the occupants of the vehicle,” the fire department wrote in its post, providing reassurance to the public that the incident did not result in any harm.
Eyewitnesses described the aftermath of the crash, with some noting the intense sound of breaking glass and the suddenness of the impact. The car, which appeared to have been traveling along 176th Street East, ended up fully embedded in the restaurant’s storefront, its front bumper extending into the interior of the establishment. Shattered glass and debris were visible around the vehicle, creating a chaotic scene outside the popular pizza chain.
While no one was seriously hurt, the crash has prompted an investigation by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office to determine the cause of the accident. Authorities are working to understand whether the incident was the result of driver error, mechanical failure, or another contributing factor.
Local businesses and residents expressed relief that no one was injured, though many were left shaken by the accident. Papa Murphy’s, which operates as a take-and-bake pizza chain, was reportedly closed temporarily following the crash as crews worked to secure the site and assess the damage.
The crash marks another in a series of recent incidents in which vehicles have crashed into storefronts, a situation that has raised concerns about road safety and the structural integrity of buildings located near busy intersections.
At this time, the exact details surrounding the crash remain under investigation. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has not yet released further information regarding the driver’s identity or the circumstances leading up to the collision.
As the investigation continues, the community is left reflecting on the importance of safety on local roads and the steps that can be taken to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future. No further details were available about the potential timeline for repairs or whether the pizza shop will reopen in the immediate future.
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