On Sunday, January 2, at approximately 11:19 a.m., a vehicle driven by Wyatt J. Gerlofs, age 23 of Clearbrook, MN, drove into the east side of the Loaf-n-Jug building in Grand Forks at 4326 Gateway Drive.
Initial investigation of the crash indicates that the driver was driving in the parking lot and was attempting to pull into a parking spot on the east side but did not stop in time and struck the building. There was significant damage to the east side of the Loaf-n-Jug building and minor damage to the vehicle.
Gerlofs was not injured, but an employee of Loaf-n-Jug who was inside the business received minor injuries from flying debris. The employee was treated on the scene but was not transported. Gerlofs was issued citations for Driving under Revocation and Care Required.
The Grand Forks Fire Department assisted with the incident. If anybody has any further information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to contact the Grand Forks Police Department at 701-787-8000. The Grand Forks Police Department would like to remind all drivers to always operate their vehicles in a safe manner.
