A Subway restaurant in Hudsonville, Michigan, was struck by a runaway semi-truck on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred on November 21 at 4:49 p.m.
The details: The semi, a 2019 Volvo, was parked on a slope while the driver visited a nearby gas station. Unfortunately, the parking brake wasn't set properly, leading the truck to roll down and hit a parked car before crashing into the Subway.
- The restaurant, located at 3196 Corporate Grove Drive, experienced significant damage due to the crash.
- No injuries were reported, but the Subway had to close temporarily to assess and repair the damage.
What authorities say: The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office noted that the incident is still under investigation, focusing on how the parking brake failure led to the crash reported WZZM13.
The big picture: Semi-truck rollaway incidents, although rare, underscore the importance of secure and careful parking, especially on inclines. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.