Truck crashes into ‘Sammy’s Chophouse’ restaurant, several people hurt

Police are investigating after a truck smashed into a restaurant, injuring multiple people including a bartender who was pinned by the vehicle.

Emergency crews were called to Sammy’s Chophouse Saturday near 31 Street and 34 Avenue S.E. after receiving reports of a truck running into the front of the building.

Calgary police Acting Staff Sgt., Richard Wiebach, says there is no police report on the file, indicating that it’s non-criminal in nature.

“The vehicle went through the front of Sammy’s Chophouse injuring several people and pinning the bartender,” said Wiebach.

Wiebach says it was most likely not criminal in nature and appears to be an accident.

“It was a mistake made by the vehicle driver as far as [the] operation of the vehicle,” said Wiebach.

Wiebach says six people were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

We're investigating after a truck being operated by a 76-year-old man was driven into a restaurant in southeast #yyc last night. Four people were taken to hospital with injuries.

While the investigation is ongoing, alcohol is not believed to have been a factor.

— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) August 14, 2022