MIAMI (WSVN) - A Miami business owner is reeling but determined to stay open after a car came crashing into his jewelry store.
7News cameras captured shattered glass and bent metal where diamonds used to be displayed at Aldo Jewelry, located along the 6400 block of Southwest Eighth Street, Sunday morning.
Surveillance video captured the moment of impact when, City of Miami Police said, a driver lost control, hit a light pole and ended up inside the store. The footage doesn’t show the vehicle but depicts flying debris and furniture being thrown against a wall.
Store owner Moris Bosa said he’s grateful the store was not open yet.
“Thanks to God, nobody was hurt because nobody was here,” he said.
Cellphone video captured the aftermath, showing a gold-colored pickup truck, the downed light pole and broken glass on the ground next to the storefront.
The smashed storefront did not prevent Aldo Jewelry from opening its doors as scheduled on Sunday.
“It was completely destroyed inside, but you know, we’re ready to go,” said Bosa.
Customers shopped for Valentine’s Day gifts as employees picked up glass shards and debris.
Bosa said he’s confident his store will be fixed up in the next few days.
Police said the driver stayed at the scene and waited for officers to arrive. The charges against the motorist are currently pending.
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