Crime & Safety
Update: Drugs and Alcohol Not Factor in Crash at Dick's
Preliminary investigations have revealed new information about the driver that crashed into Dick's Sporting Goods Thursday afternoon.
Westlake police investigating say that drugs and alcohol were not a factor.
According to Cpt. Guy Turner, 73-year-old James Buchman of Westlake lost control of his car on Crocker Park Boulevard, jumped the sidewalk and hit a planter in front of the store. He then reversed, and drove about 30 feet into Dick's.
Buchman was wearing his seatbelt at the time and was taken to as a precaution. No one was injured. Police will request that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles re-examines his fitness to drive.
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“We regret the incident that took place at our Westlake store this afternoon," said a Dick's Sporting Goods representative in an email. "The store will remain closed for the evening. We will cooperate fully with the local police in their investigation of this matter."
The store expects to be open Friday morning.
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No charges have been filed, and police continue to investigate.
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