Minivan crashes into cafe in Wayne County, diners inside unhurt Officials said the cause of the crash remains under investigation
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A minivan crashed through the front window of a restaurant in Wayne County.
The crash occurred on Thursday (May 7) at the Early Bird Cafe on East Main Street.
An employee said a couple was eating inside when the minivan came through the window.
Police said neither person was injured.
Officials said the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
No further details were released.
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