SANDUSKY, Ohio — A man is dead after crashing his car into a restaurant in Sandusky early Monday morning.
According to Sandusky Police, the accident occurred just before 1 a.m. when a male driver was traveling northbound on Tiffin Avenue and failed to negotiate a curve (eastbound). The driver struck a three-story brick building located at West Washington Street and Shelby Street, which houses Better Half Family Diner/Joe Sundae's restaurant.
Per police, speed was a factor and alcohol use is suspected. The driver of the vehicle was the only person injured in the incident.
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