Elderly driver leaves road

awh.. being old sounds like fun, I'll have to wait and see. I wish someone had thought to film this.

About a Dozen Hurt After Car Crashes into Restaurant

Dec 11, 2006 06:01 AM

About a dozen people were injured Sunday night after a car plowed into the dining area of an Sshkosh restaurant.

It happened at about 5:45 p.m. at Mr. Cinders restaurant, ocated on 9th Avenue, near Highway 41 in Oshkosh.

Police say the bizarre incident could have been a lot worse.

They say an elderly man was driving a tan Grand Marques north on Washburn Street when he drove off the road and right into the dining area.

On Sunday night, investigators were reconstructing the scene and interviewing witnesses to get a better grasp on how it happened.

Police say the man's granddaughter was in the car with him.

Police say about a dozen people were hurt and brought to Mercy Medical Center.

When officers arrived the driver was conscious and alert, but his exact condition was not available.

People around town say Mr. Cinders restaurant is a popular establishment, with a very loyal customer base.

But, the restaurant was not very crowded when the crash happened.

Sgt. Steve Weyers of the Oshkosh Police Department said "In just hearing some of the owners that were inside talking, said they think that because the Packers were playing that it may have helped keep the totals down, maybe some of the numbers in the restaurant."

The restaurant owner says he's already talking to construction companines about fixing this place up.

He says he'd like to be back open soon, but a time frame is not known yet.