This Porsche SUV crashed into the Thai House Restaurant in Richmond on March 7, 2018
A Porsche SUV was pulled out of a Thai restaurant in Richmond Wednesday afternoon with nary a noodle on it, according to eyewitnesses.
Fortunately, an employee at Thai House Restaurant said no one from the restaurant was injured in the accident.
Employees at Tong Ren Tang traditional Chinese medicine shop next door said they were startled to hear the loud crash at around 2 p.m.
The vehicle jumped over a curb and smashed through a balcony gate, driving head on into the restaurant lobby.
One witness said she was surprised to see the vehicle barely had any significant marks on it.
Richmond RCMP and Richmond Fire Rescue attended the scene while the News was on site.
The News has asked police what could have caused the accident.
With increased social media presence, Richmond drivers have frequently been reported to have driven through commercial storefronts.
- In 2013, this driver crashed into a 7-11 at No.3 and Blundell
- In 2015, a driver hit a Rietman's at Ironwood Plaza
- In 2016, a Chinese cafe was damaged by this Toyota
- Also in 2016, a vehicle was launched into a pet food supply store
