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Restaurant Reopens Hours After Storefront Smash
23 Aug
Summary
- Vehicle crashed through storefront overnight.
- Restaurant reopened just hours after the incident.
- Driver fled the scene; no injuries reported.
A South Philadelphia restaurant, La Catrachita, demonstrated remarkable resilience by reopening its doors just hours after a vehicle smashed through its storefront overnight. Owner Carlos Gomez was alerted to the incident around 3 a.m. and, despite initial shock, found a way to make light of the situation.
Surveillance footage captured the crash, which occurred off Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Fortunately, the driver fled the scene, and there were no reports of injuries. Gomez expressed gratitude that the restaurant was no longer open 24 hours, as it mitigated potential harm.
By 6 a.m., Gomez's father-in-law had constructed a temporary storefront, enabling the business to serve customers throughout the weekend. Insurance is expected to cover the damages, and customers were amazed by the rapid recovery, commending the restaurant's swift return to operation.
