By Jerald Jimenez
04 Sep 2023, 20:22 PM EDT
A serious accident occurred on Labor Day Monday morning at a Denny’s restaurant in Rosenberg, Texas, when a car crashed into the building, injuring at least 23 people.
The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 30s whose identity was not released, was not injured and has not been detained by police, who are investigating the circumstances of the event.
As reported by the Rosenberg Police Department to Fox News, the accident occurred around 11:20 am this Monday, at a Denny’s restaurant located on Highway 59.
The vehicle, a maroon-colored Jeep SUV, crashed into the south wall of the building, causing property damage and injuring 23 people inside.
Rosenberg Police Chief Jonathan White said the victims ranged in age from 12 to 60 and their injuries ranged from minor cuts to serious injuries, but none were life-threatening.
“All of the injured were conscious at the time they were transported to local hospitals,” White said.
The driver of the vehicle was not harmed and was questioned by police at the scene, according to authorities.
“So far, the driver has not been arrested; however, charges may be filed at a later date, if appropriate, given the outcome of the pending investigation,” police said in a statement.
Police have not released the identity of the driver or the possible causes of the accident, which is being actively investigated. No details have been provided on the state of health of the injured or on the situation of the Denny’s restaurant.