Car Crashes Through Sarkis Cafe

EVANSTON, IL - Sarkis Cafe in Evanston is known to locals for having a friendly atmosphere and great food, but the longtime favorite made headlines in a weird way Thursday.

A car crashed through the outdoor patio of the diner around 6:15 p.m., having been hit by another car at the dangerous Gross Point Road/Crawford Avenue intersection nearby.

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Video of the incident was captured by John Godzicki and Mick Moccasin and sent to WGN. Watch the video via WGN.

Reports indicate a 25-year-old woman driving a Kia southbound on Crawford struck a Honda while turning left on Gross Point Road. The driver of the Honda lost consciousness and hit the accelerator, not coming to a stop until well after he drove through the patio.

The Honda driver, a 54-year-old Buffalo Grove man, was taken to nearby Skokie Hospital with minor injuries as the Kia driver faces citations for improper left turn and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Sarkis closes daily at 5 p.m., so no diners or employees were hurt at the time. The restaurant is open Friday.