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Driver plows into outdoor restaurant tent killing diners

More and more restaurants are setting up parklets and outdoor tents in their parking spaces to accommodate outdoor dining. But is it safe to dine in what is essentially a parking space? Apparently not.

One of the women who was in critical condition after a man crashed his SUV into a crowd of diners in San Jose has died, police announced Tuesday. One other woman remains in critical condition, according to police, after a 69-year-old man crashed his SUV into a crowd of dim sum diners outside Grand Century Shopping Mall in San Jose on Sunday afternoon.

"Right now, all indications, talking to witnesses and collecting evidence is he thought he was using his brake but accelerated," said San Jose police Sgt. Christian Camarillo.

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Eight people were taken to the hospital, as well as the driver, who may have been suffering from a medical emergency at the time of the accident, which occurred in an outdoor dining area set up by the Dynasty Chinese Seafood Restaurant.

"The driver stayed there, he's cooperating with the investigation," said Camarillo. "We have some things that we have to put together."

ABC7 News has learned that the restaurant had not applied for a permit under the "San Jose al Fresco" dining program, which provides city support and approval for proper setup. City officials say there is no guarantee that a prior review would've prevented this incident, but are urging restaurant owners to do their part by playing by the rules.

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"The registration process is very easy, and then we'll work with the businesses directly to make sure those activations are as safe as possible," said Nanci Klein, the city's deputy director of economic development.

Just hours after the outdoor dining crash at the mall, another driver hit a food cart and killed a man at the nearby La Placita Tropicana shopping center. Police are asking the public to reduce their driving speeds and to treat these high-pedestrian areas as active school zones.

"We still need to be cognizant of the number one thing should be safety," said Camarillo.

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by Anonymousreply 9October 25, 2020 2:06 AM

Why do you feel the need to post this horrible shit.

by Anonymousreply 1October 24, 2020 5:58 PM

On DL it's fodder for jokes, R1.

by Anonymousreply 2October 24, 2020 8:00 PM

I have thought about this starting in May. I need large concrete planters or barriers if it's near a road with traffic. Otherwise, no thanks.

by Anonymousreply 3October 24, 2020 8:09 PM

Worst. R1. Ever.

by Anonymousreply 4October 24, 2020 11:46 PM

There really should be a maximum driving age.

by Anonymousreply 5October 25, 2020 12:54 AM

Once again, presenting SUVs and those individuals mentally hard-wired to purchase and drive them: The gifts that keep on giving.

by Anonymousreply 6October 25, 2020 1:07 AM

My pussy stinks!

by Anonymousreply 7October 25, 2020 1:09 AM

About a week ago, a stolen taxi smashed into a couple of cars on Lexington Avenue and E 88th St in Manhattan. It was a few feet away from an outdoor seating area.

Even on the side streets, it feels unsafe. I’ve seen cars jump curbs plenty of times before.

by Anonymousreply 8October 25, 2020 1:14 AM

If I had any interest in dining out it would be on a deck or patio designed for outdoor dining, not in an unventilated tent or on the sidewalk.

by Anonymousreply 9October 25, 2020 2:06 AM
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