A tragic incident occurred at the Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where a man drove his car through a restaurant patio on Sunday evening. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed by the police, drove into the outdoor patio where a group of people, including medical workers, were celebrating. The surveillance footage captured the moment when the man entered the restaurant parking lot and proceeded to drive into the patio area, resulting in the death of two individuals and injuring at least four others.
The driver has been arrested for criminal vehicular homicide, although the authorities have not provided any details regarding a potential motive for the incident. One of the deceased individuals and the four injured were identified as employees of Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. The hospital spokesperson expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a beloved colleague and extended condolences to the victims' families.
It was revealed that the group of medical workers had gathered at the Park Tavern to celebrate the departure of one of their colleagues who was transitioning to a new role. Unfortunately, the celebration turned into a tragedy as the driver crashed into the patio, causing chaos and devastation. The injured nurse is currently hospitalized with severe injuries.
Witnesses described the horrifying scene as the driver first struck a vehicle before plowing into the crowd of people on the patio. The second victim was identified as Kristina Folkerts, a server at the restaurant, who had a deep connection to the establishment. Folkerts, 30, leaves behind three young daughters.
The Park Tavern, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and entertainment offerings, announced its closure until further notice in light of the tragic events. The Minnesota State Patrol conducted an accident reconstruction, and a thorough law enforcement investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
