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Car Crashes Into Athens Kroger, Injuring Four as Police Probe Cause

Store photos show a silver Toyota lodged in the self-checkout area.

Overview

  • Athens-Clarke County police said four people were hurt and are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The crash occurred Tuesday morning at the Kroger on the 100 block of Alps Road near the University of Georgia.
  • Authorities said the investigation is active, with no cause determined and the driver not yet identified.
  • An eyewitness told local media a store employee was pinned between the car and a self-checkout register, a detail not confirmed by officials.
  • Kroger issued a statement emphasizing customer and associate safety and thanking first responders for their swift work.