Augusta, GA
Car crashes into Verizon storefront while trying to park, deputies say
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A white Subaru Forester drove through a Verizon storefront while attempting to park in a front parking space, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to the Verizon store, 254 Robert C. Daniel Parkway, for a single-vehicle crash.
The occupants of the vehicle reported no injuries, but one person inside the store reported minor injuries, the agency said.
Around 3 p.m. Thursday, an employee on the scene told News 12 that an elderly couple was parked in front of the store; the woman’s leg locked up, and she drove straight ahead.
Verizon released a statement saying, ”We are working to restore the location and reopen it as quickly as possible, with safety remaining our top priority. In the meantime, and as always, customers are encouraged to use our store locator to find nearby local Verizon stores. Our verizon.com website, My Verizon app and 1-800-VERIZON numbers are open 24/7 to serve customer needs.”
Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.