Early Thursday morning, just before 3:15 a.m., a car struck the Lowe’s home improvement store on Maynard Road in Cary, North Carolina, near the Crossroads Plaza shopping area. The impact left the vehicle badly damaged, but the storefront itself appeared to sustain only minor damage.
Incident details
WRAL’s Breaking News Tracker captured footage of the scene as emergency crews arrived. First responders quickly secured the area, and a tow truck was seen pulling the damaged car away from the store’s entrance. No reports indicated injuries to the driver or any patrons, and the store remained open later in the day after a brief safety inspection.
Response and investigation
Cary Police Department officials are reviewing surveillance video and interviewing witnesses to determine what caused the crash. At this time, they have not released information about the driver’s condition or any potential traffic violations. The department has asked anyone with additional details to contact the Cary Police non‑emergency line.
Impact on the community
While the incident caused a temporary disruption to traffic on Maynard Road, the road was reopened within an hour after the tow and cleanup were completed. Residents in the surrounding neighborhoods expressed relief that the damage was limited to the vehicle and that the store’s structural integrity was not compromised.
What’s next
WRAL will continue to follow the story as more information becomes available, including any findings from the police investigation and statements from Lowe’s management regarding any repairs or safety measures taken after the crash.
Original reporting: WRAL Raleigh — read the source article.
