5 Injured After Drunk Driver Slams Into Bar In New Rochelle: Police

Five people were injured when a drunk driver crashed into a bar in Westchester, causing damage to the building as well, police said.

A drunk driver crashed into the Drake Main Cafe and Bar on Drake Avenue in New Rochelle, injuring five people, police said.
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Ben Crnic

07/31/2023 12:15 p.m.

New, updated report - New Update: ID Released Of Drunk Driver Who Crashed Into New Rochelle Bar, Police Say

The incident happened on Sunday morning, July 30 around 4:30 a.m., when a car slammed into the Drake Main Cafe and Bar located at 1 Drake Ave. in New Rochelle, according to New Rochelle Police.

Five patrons who had been standing outside the building at the time were struck during the crash and injured as a result, police said, adding that the injuries were not severe.

The driver, whose name was not released, was later arrested on drunk driving charges.

The building was later evaluated by the city's fire department and building department, according to police.

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