Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Colorado Springs Fazoli’s

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A Colorado Springs driver is in the hospital Wednesday evening after hitting another car, driving over a median and slamming into a building.

The incident ended when the vehicle crashed into a Fazoli’s restaurant, located at 3607 Austin Bluffs Parkway, at around 6:40 p.m. on June 11.

Witnesses reported seeing the car first hit a red light camera before crossing the median and striking the restaurant. While the vehicle hit the structure, it did not appear to have fully entered the building.

But the restaurant wasn't the only thing hit, according to one witness KRDO13 spoke with.

"All of a sudden, I saw this blue car come through the intersection with the red light camera on top of the car," Spencer Mehlman said. "They jumped the median and slammed into the side of my car."

The crash caused significant damage to Mehlman’s car, as shown in a photo he provided to KRDO13:

Police have confirmed to KRDO13 that the driver was taken to a nearby hospital. Their current condition is unknown.

At this time, KRDO13 is looking into whether a shooting that occurred moments before this crash, just half a mile away, is connected to this incident. Currently, CSPD said it is investigating the crash and shooting as separate situations.

This is a developing story and may be updated as we learn more.

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