Two cars crash into New Bedford’s “La Candela” restaurant

“At about 5 a.m., police responded to Dunkin’ Donuts on Purchase Street for a report of two men passed out.

After attempting to wake them up and talk with them, the male driver fled the scene and crashed into another car on County and Austin Street. The cars both crashed into La Candela Restaurant.

The male driver then fled the scene and a warrant is being sought for his arrest. Three people were transported to St. Luke’s Hospital for non-life threatening injuries and there is structural damage to the building.”

Photo by Heather Hurley.

New Bedford Guide photo.

New Bedford Guide photo.