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Car Hits Restaurant After Slamming Into Tractor Trailer

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Miami Fire Rescue, around 4 a.m. responded to an accident where a car collided with a tractor trailer.

The driver of the truck said he was driving eastbound on 79 Street when he noticed a Hyundai Elantra, travelling northbound, heading towards him.

The Hyundai was driven by a 28-year-old female, struck the rear side of the trailer.

Due to the impact, according to authorities, the car landed in a Wendy's parking lot, hitting the building.

The driver of the Hyundai was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries.

Thanks to a guardrail the blocked the car, the restaurant sustained minimal damage and was able to continue normal operations.

Miami Police are investigating the accident.

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