The driver was found passed out behind the wheel of the truck that struck the restaurant, 1507 Wayne Ave. He was taken to a local hospital, police said.
The drive-through remained open, but the rest of the fast-food eatery was closed following the crash, reported around 7:20 p.m. Damage to the building appeared moderate.
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Southbound Wayne Avenue in Dayton is shut down tonight after a car struck Wendy’s.
The crash happened around 7:20 p.m. at the restaurant, 1507 Wayne Ave. The southbound lanes of Wayne Avenue were blocked only in front of Wendy’s.
According to initial reports, the driver of a pickup truck struck the building, causing some damage. Medics were called for the driver.