A 27-year-old Waterbury was injured when his car struck the Connecticut State Check building at East Main and Cherry streets in Waterbury on Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.
Witnesses said the red Infiniti came barreling down Main Street and plowed directly into the building at 353 East Main Street.
Police identified the driver as 27-year-old Devon Rudaitis of Waterbury. Police said Rudaitis lost control of the vehicle and was likely traveling at a high rate of speed.
Rudaitis was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening leg injuries, authorities said.
Emergency officials removed part of the wall to help people get to safety. Seven people were inside the building, including a child, police said.
Some were trapped, but all walked away unharmed, according to police.
The building was heavily damaged and is being inspected. The owner said he plans to rebuild. Waterbury officials are boarding it up.
Police are investigating the crash and charges are pending.
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