Crime

Two women crash stolen truck into N. Spokane taco shop, WSP says

February 10, 2020 1:32 PM

Erin Robinson,

Posted: February 10, 2020 1:32 PM

Updated: February 10, 2020 4:27 PM

by Erin Robinson

Stolen truck crashes into Tacos El Sol restaurant — Copyright 4 News Now

SPOKANE, Wash. — Two women with active warrants out for their arrest crashed into a North Spokane taco shop on Monday, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Trooper Jeff Sevigney said the women were driving the wrong way on Division St. in a stolen truck when a trooper began to follow them. The truck swerved into traffic and crashed into the restaurant.

Spokane – Division & Glass

Crash involving wrong way driver with stolen vehicle who failed to yield to trooper and hit a building.

Driver in custody and will face multiple felony charges.

Passenger sustained serious injuries. Fortunately no other injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/ouTDXZibBj

— Trooper J. Sevigney (@wspd4pio) February 11, 2020

Both women were taken to the hospital for their injuries. Sevigney said they will be taken to jail once they are released from medical care and the driver will face a vehicular assault charge. According to Sevigney, the passenger suffered fractured vertebrae in the crash.

According to a Facebook post, the restaurant will be closed Monday. They expect to be open during normal hours on Tuesday.

Due to an inconvenience we are closed for the day. We will open back up tomorrow normal hours. Thank you!

Posted by Tacos El Sol! on Monday, February 10, 2020