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Oakland Park Today
By the People, for the People
Car Crashes Into 40-Year-Old Oakland Park Business
Surveillance video captures the moment a vehicle slammed into the Oriental Rug Car shop, leaving the owner concerned about the business's future.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:38pm
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New surveillance footage shows a car crashing into a longtime Oakland Park business, Oriental Rug Car, destroying the entrance and leaving the owner worried about the future of the 40-year-old shop. The impact reached the break room, knocking over a refrigerator and scattering items across the floor. The driver was seen walking away from the scene, and authorities responded, but it appears no one was injured. The owner is now focused on cleanup and determining if the business can remain open.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the challenges small businesses face when dealing with unexpected property damage, especially when the responsible party's insurance information is unclear. The crash raises concerns about the long-term viability of this Oakland Park institution that has served the community for four decades.
The details
The surveillance video captured multiple angles of the car slamming into the Oriental Rug Car business, destroying the entrance and sending debris flying. The impact reached the break room, knocking over a refrigerator and scattering items across the floor. The owner, Hasan Ashwas, said they couldn't even find the driver's insurance information, making the situation even more frustrating. With two of the business's entrances gone, Ashwas is now worried about whether the 40-year-old shop can continue operating.
- The incident occurred overnight on April 5, 2026.
The players
Oriental Rug Car
A 40-year-old business located in Oakland Park, Florida that was the victim of a car crashing into its entrance.
Hasan Ashwas
The owner of Oriental Rug Car, who is now concerned about the future of his long-standing business after the crash.
What they’re saying
“'We turn on the camera and see the mess outside. I guess somebody crashed into here.'”
— Hasan Ashwas, Owner, Oriental Rug Car
“'The frustrating thing is the guy's insurance. We can't even find out where it is. There's no name, no phone number.'”
— Hasan Ashwas, Owner, Oriental Rug Car
“'Now we gotta deal with the building, we don't know if it's gonna be operating business anymore because two of our entrances are gone.'”
— Hasan Ashwas, Owner, Oriental Rug Car
“'One little mistake puts six people that work here in jeopardy. Thank God it happened at night and not during the business day.'”
— Hasan Ashwas, Owner, Oriental Rug Car
What’s next
The owner, Hasan Ashwas, is now focused on cleanup efforts and determining if the 40-year-old Oriental Rug Car business can remain open after the crash.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the vulnerability of small businesses to unexpected property damage and the challenges they face when the responsible party's insurance information is unclear. The crash raises concerns about the long-term viability of this Oakland Park institution that has served the community for four decades.
