ENCINITAS, Calif. (KGTV) — A child was taken to the hospital after a truck crashed into an Encinitas gelato shop Wednesday night.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, the collision happened on 480 South Coast Highway 101 at D Street at around 6 p.m.
Sheriff’s officials said a man driving a Chevrolet Silverado rear-ended a 2022 Toyota Prius while traveling north, sending the truck barreling into the Gelato 101 shop.
A young boy sitting with family members inside the business “was struck and trapped beneath the vehicle,” officials said.
Emergency responders freed the child, who was conscious and breathing at the scene. The boy was taken to Rady Children’s Hospital for further treatment and evaluation. The boy, River Smith, is now reported as okay, with a few broken bones. He is recovering at home with his family.
The Silverado’s driver, identified as 64-year-old Edward De La Torre, complained of an injury at the scene and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Sheriff’s officials said De La Torre was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, but the agency did not release any further details on the investigation.
The occupants of the Prius were evaluated at the scene and did not appear to be hurt.
Authorities added that the truck will remain inside the business until a structural engineer can assess the damage and determine the structural integrity of the building.
