On April 12, 2022 at approximately 5:10 pm, Flagstaff Police responded to the Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant, 1111 S. Plaza Way regarding a vehicle crashing into the building. Upon arrival, officers and emergency medical personnel from the Flagstaff Fire Department and Guardian Medical Transport located a vehicle inside the restaurant and immediately began treating the operator of the vehicle as well as injured customers.
Witnesses on scene reported the vehicle was traveling toward the restaurant at which time the operator appeared to suffer a medical emergency while operating the vehicle. The vehicle did not stop and crashed through the south facing glass window and rested in the seating area. The driver and two customers injured in the crash were transported to the Flagstaff Medical Center for continuing emergency medical care; while one customer was treated on scene.
Preliminary information does not indicate the operator of the vehicle was impaired and suffered what appeared to be a medical episode while operating the vehicle. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Flagstaff Fire personnel requested utility and building inspection personnel to the location to ensure the safety of customers due to the severity of the damage.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant staff says the restaurant will be temporarily closed while repairs are completed at this location.