A multi-vehicle collision outside a busy Starbucks in a local shopping center sent shockwaves through the area Sunday afternoon, leaving several people injured and one man wandering away from the scene before emergency crews arrived.
Body-worn audio and eyewitness accounts reveal frantic moments as bystanders and first responders rushed to assist the victims. “We got a kid in the back… I got it, I got it,” one witness can be heard saying, as people pulled crash victims from wrecked vehicles and attempted to stop the bleeding.
Shortly after, officers were alerted to a passenger who began walking away from the scene. “We got an individual walking away from the scene that was the passenger of one of the vehicles approaching. I’ll try to contact him first,” a responder radioed.
Police located the man near the coffee shop, where he appeared dazed and confused, asking, “What happened to me?” Rescuers quickly reassured him and encouraged him to remain still. Medics on the scene treated multiple victims, including one who groaned, “My hand is broken, isn’t it?” A paramedic confirmed a more serious injury: “Your arm is broken. Not just your hand, but your arm.”
Eyewitnesses described the crash involving at least two vehicles, including a Toyota 4Runner that appeared to have broadsided or struck another car. “The 4Runner… they want to come off and hit the other car,” one bystander reported, describing the chaotic scene as vehicles collided and debris scattered across the parking lot.
Responders worked swiftly to move injured people out of harm’s way. “We got you out of the car,” an officer told one stunned victim. Dispatchers urged onlookers to clear the area for emergency personnel. “People up there with an injured guy as well from the accident — get out of the way!” a dispatcher instructed.
An ambulance arrived within minutes, and medics began triaging the injured. At least one victim required immobilization for suspected fractures before being transported to a nearby hospital. Authorities confirmed multiple people were treated, though the full extent of injuries remains undisclosed.
Police are actively investigating the cause of the crash, interviewing drivers, passengers, and witnesses to determine whether speed, impairment, distracted driving, or other factors contributed. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses, including the Starbucks, may assist in reconstructing the events.
As shoppers and commuters watched anxiously, the incident served as a sobering reminder of how quickly routine errands can turn dangerous. Witnesses praised the quick actions of passersby who immediately helped those involved. “People jumped out and started pulling folks from the wreckage right away,” one witness said. “If it weren’t for them, things could have been much worse.”
Authorities urge anyone with information or video footage of the crash to come forward. They also remind drivers to remain at the scene of an accident and seek medical attention even if injuries seem minor, as internal trauma and fractures can worsen without prompt care.
The identities of the injured have not been released pending family notification. Further updates will be provided as investigations continue.
