NEWBURYPORT – It was a pleasant Thursday night, then at 6:23 p.m., police received a call after a car crashed into the Black Cow restaurant, causing multiple injuries.
Upon arrival, police officers and firefighters found a 2024 black BMW X3 sport utility vehicle had crashed into a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows just to the left of the main entrance of the restaurant.
Inside, three dinner patrons were hurt, and they were evaluated by emergency medical services. Two men were transported by Atlantic Ambulance Services to the Anna Jacques Hospital for treatment of injuries. The third patron declined to be transported. None of the injuries are immediately believed to be life-threatening.
The operator of the vehicle, a 67-year-old Groveland woman was not injured and cooperated with authorities at the scene. Alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in the crash, however the crash remains under investigation by the Newburyport Police Department.
An inspector from the Newburyport Building Department responded to the scene. It was determined that there was no structural damage to the restaurant building but that the bar area will need to be closed for repairs. The vehicle was removed and towed from the scene by Newburyport Towing Service, and the restaurant was allowed to remain open, with that portion shut down. ♦
