Crashing into Chili's

An elderly man lost control of his minivan and crashed into the Chili's restaurant at Downey Landing Sunday, fire inspector Jason Patao said.The van hit a booth where a young family was seated, trapping a woman. Firefighters from Engine 62 freed the woman, who was transported to a hospital. Fire crews removed the debris and covered the opening, allowing the restaurant to re-open. Downey Police did not immeidately say whether the driver would face charges.

********** Published: March 15, 2012 - Volume 10 - Issue 48