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Vehicle crashes into Eat’n Park, driver suspected of DUI

Bob Kaperak, with Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, removes debris from the scene of a vehicle accident at the restaurant in Butler Township on Monday, Jan. 16. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

The Eat’n Park at Clearview Mall in Center Township has reopened after a person suspected of driving under the influence crashed into the building around 6 a.m. Monday, before the restaurant opened.

Employees inside the restaurant were not injured, but the driver had minor injures and was taken into custody for suspected DUI, state police said.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

A section of the front wall of the restaurant was damaged, and workers were busy making repairs Monday afternoon.

“The crash occurred before the restaurant opening,” said Courtney Caprara, a spokeswoman for Eat’n Park.

The restaurant did close for a short time Monday morning, but reopened before noon.

Caprara said repairs necessary to reopen the restaurant were made, and the business is open for inside dining and online ordering.

A vehicle crashed into the Eat n' Park at the Clearview Mall Monday morning. Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle
A vehicle crashed into a local restaurant shortly after 6 a.m. near Clearview Mall in Butler Township on Monday, Jan. 16. There were no customers inside. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Bob Kaperak, left, with EatnPark Hospitality Group, prepares to remove a light pole knocked off its base by a vehicle accident in Butler Township on Monday, Jan. 16. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

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