A teen crashes her car into Kacey’s Seafood in Sarasota, hits two people dining outside
Two diners outside a Sarasota seafood restaurant were seriously injured on Friday after a teenager crashed her car into the building, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol on Saturday.
The crash happened at 3:32 p.m. on Friday at Kacey’s Seafood & More, 4904 Fruitville Rd. in Sarasota.
According to the release, a 16-year-old girl was driving in the parking area outside the restaurant when she lost control of her vehicle, crashed into the restaurant and hit two Norcross, Minnesota, residents who were having dinner.
The 64-year-old man and 65-year-old woman sustained serious injuries and were taken to the hospital.
The driver was arrested for driving without a license resulting in serious injuries, and booked into the Sarasota County Jail, the release said.
The crash remains under investigation.
Kacey’s Seafood temporarily closed
Following the crash, Kacey’s Seafood & More’s Fruitville Road location has temporarily closed, according to their website.
While the restaurant cleans up and makes repairs to their damaged dining rooms, they will not offer in-person dining or accept take-out orders.
The Kacey’s restaurant at 7602 Lockwood Ridge Rd., on the corner of Lockwood Ridge and Tallevast in Sarasota, is open.
This story was originally published March 11, 2023 at 10:49 AM.
CORRECTION: Two diners were hit outside of Kacey’s Seafood & More. A previous version of this story contained an incorrect location.
