Providence restaurant struck twice in a month by vehicles
A car crashing into a restaurant in Providence Sunday night, Jan. 18, 2026. (Y Shabu Shabu)
A Providence restaurant is damaged after two vehicles crashed into it in within a month.
Police said they responded to Y Shabu Shabu on West Fountain Street Sunday night after a vehicle struck the building.
Officers said the driver, 43-year-old Juan Rodriguez, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
Police said Rodriguez was issued 9 traffic summons.
The crash is under investigation.
On Sunday Dec. 28, police said they responded at 1 a.m. for a report of a vehicle that struck the building.
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The vehicle, described as a pickup truck with a partial license plate of “2AR,” fled the scene.
Police said it has not been located.
No injuries were reported.
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