There’s a joke in here somewhere; I’m just not sure where.
A pickup truck crashed into a Taco Bell in Wood River, Illinois, just last Thursday.
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Pickup Truck Crashes Into Illinois Taco Bell
The crash happened just after 10:30 a.m., with Wood River firefighters and police responding to the scene.
In case you’re wondering, Wood River is near St. Louis, about four hours or so from Rockford.
Photo by leyvaine Davids on Unsplasha taco bell restaurant with people walking in front of itPolice Explain What Caused the Taco Bell Crash
Anyway, Wood River Police say the driver lost the truck’s brakes after attempting to avoid another vehicle and was not issued a citation for the accident.
Utilities were called to the scene to shut off water. There’s no word on whether the restaurant had to close or how much the damage will cost to repair.
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Taco Bell Bathroom Takes the Worst of the Damage
The truck seen HERE struck the side of the restaurant, causing major damage, and one witness told a local news outlet that the crash “destroyed the bathroom.”
Luckily, no injuries were reported.
However, when asked for comment, the Taco Bell bathroom said: “I’ve seen worse.”
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