Police believe the driver thought he was in reverse when he hit the gas, sending his vehicle through the Green Dragon on Fair Lawn Avenue around 5:30 p.m., Fair Lawn Police Acting Lt. Nick Snyder said.
Two people inside of the business were hospitalized with minor injuries, Snyder said.
No charges had been filed as of 7:40 p.m. Green Dragon will be closed for repairs, according to the lieutenant.
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