BENSON – A vehicle struck the front of a popular Benson restaurant Friday afternoon, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The incident occurred just before 1:00 p.m. at Grill on the Hill, located at 3405 NC 242 North. At the time, the restaurant was filled with lunchtime patrons.
According to officials, the SUV did not enter the building, but it did strike and damage at least two support beams on the restaurant’s front porch.
Benson Police, Benson and Elevation Fire Departments, Johnston County EMS, and Johnston County Building Inspections responded to the scene.
The driver was assessed at the scene and did not require transport to the hospital…