Drunk Driver Crashes into Coffee Stand in Smith River

Smith River, Ca. (KIEM) — A California coffee stand is now closed indefinitely after police say a drunk driver crashed into it.

Around 11:20 Monday night, CHP officers responded to the Java Hut on North Fred Haight Drive in Smith River. When they arrived on scene, officers found an SUV in the building. 58-year-old Karen McGuire was arrested for DUI. The coffee stand was closed at the time and no injuries were reported. According to CHP, there was no pursuit involved in the incident.

The owners of java hut say they are devastated by the loss, but grateful their java hut family is safe.

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