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Niles Today
By the People, for the People
Car Crashes Into Tino's Restaurant, Injuring Multiple People
Several employees and customers were hospitalized, with two suffering serious injuries, after a vehicle drove through the building on Friday evening.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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A 2016 Ford Fusion driven by Mary Fuller of Warren crashed through the front of Tino's Italian Kitchen in Niles, Michigan on Friday evening, striking multiple employees and customers. Several people were taken to the hospital, with two suffering suspected serious injuries, while Fuller and several others sustained minor injuries. The crash caused Tino's to close for several days before eventually reopening on Tuesday.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the potential dangers of vehicle crashes in commercial areas, where pedestrians and patrons can be seriously injured. It also raises questions about parking lot and building safety measures to protect against such accidents.
The details
According to the police report, Fuller was pulling into a parking spot at Tino's when she continued forward over the curb and crashed the car through the front of the business. After striking multiple people inside, Fuller then backed up and hit two more parked cars. Several employees and customers were transported to the hospital, with two suffering suspected serious injuries, while Fuller and several others had minor injuries.
- The crash occurred on Friday evening.
- Tino's was closed for several days before reopening on Tuesday.
The players
Mary Fuller
The 2016 Ford Fusion driver who crashed into Tino's Italian Kitchen.
Tino's Italian Kitchen
The restaurant that was damaged when a vehicle crashed through the front of the building.
What’s next
The local authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and determining if any charges will be filed against the driver, Mary Fuller.
The takeaway
This crash underscores the importance of building and parking lot safety measures to protect customers and employees from the risks of out-of-control vehicles, and the need for drivers to exercise caution when navigating crowded commercial areas.
