A sport utility vehicle crashed into a North Carolina fast-food restaurant on Sunday, killing two brothers who were customers, police said.
The single-vehicle crash occurred at about 9:45 a.m. at a Hardee’s restaurant in the city of Wilson.
The Lincoln Aviator struck brothers 58-year-old Christopher Ruffin and 62-year-old Clay Ruffin. Christopher Ruffin was pronounced dead at the scene, while his brother died at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.
Photos from the scene showed the silver SUV appeared to have gone through the front windows, coming to a stop inside the dining area atop broken glass and window frames.
Another customer was examined by emergency medical personnel but didn’t go to the hospital, police Sgt. Eric McInerny said.
Police identified the driver as 78-year-old Jesse Lawrence, who was treated at Wilson Medical Center and released.
The investigation was still ongoing, but police said they didn’t believe the crash to be medical- or impairment-related.
No charges had been announced late Sunday afternoon.
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