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Truck crashes into O'Reilly Auto Parts in Paris

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Posted at 12:00 PM, Dec 02, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-02 16:09:55-05

PARIS, Ky. (LEX 18) — A vehicle crashed into O’Reilly Auto Parts on Arlington Drive Thursday morning.

According to Paris Police, a 30-year-old Lexington man cut across the median into eastbound lanes and crashed into the auto parts store.

Witnesses describe speeding as a factor in the crash.

The man told police he accidentally hit the gas pedal and over corrected.

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The damage to the store was significant but no one was injured.

The man was cited for not having a valid Kentucky driver’s license. Impairment was determined to not be an issue in the crash.