Vehicle hits High Street restaurant in Hamilton, two people injured

A vehicle crashed inro Jocko's Chicken and Seafood on Hogh Street in Hamilton Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

A vehicle crashed inro Jocko's Chicken and Seafood on Hogh Street in Hamilton Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon in Hamilton when a vehicle hit Jocko’s restaurant on High Street.

It happened about 3:45 p.m. when dispatchers received a call of a vehicle into the building and a pedestrian hit, according to dispatchers. Two people were taken away by ambulance. Jocko’s World Famous Chicken & Seafood is located at 725 High Street.

A vehicle crashed inro Jocko's Chicken and Seafood on Hogh Street in Hamilton Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Officers who are a part of the Butler County Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team remained at the scene investigating. The side of the building beside the drive-thru window sustained heavy damage.

A man who answered the phone at the restaurant about 5:40 p.m. said they were closed, but they might open the dining room on Thursday.

A vehicle crashed inro Jocko's Chicken and Seafood on Hogh Street in Hamilton Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Credit: Nick Graham

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