Video released after car crashes into La Herradura restaurant [Video]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One person was hit by debris after a car crashed into Taqueria La Herradura along with a car in the parking lot around 9:40 p.m. Saturday night, the Knoxville Police Department said. 

According to KPD, a Mazda sedan left the scene after the crash but was quickly found broken down on the side of the road in the area of Broadway and Edgewood.

A 25-year-old driver, Baleigh Bates, was believed to be severely intoxicated, KPD said. She was charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of the accident “among other charges.” 

La Herradura released video footage of the crash on Monday showing a car crossing traffic on North Broadway and crashing into the front of the building. The driver is seen reversing and driving away a few moments after hitting the …