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Dodge Charger Crashes into Clayton Restaurant; Driver Unconscious

1/4/2026

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Story summary

On January 3, 2026, at about 10:30 a.m., a 2015 Dodge Charger crashed into Vinson's Pub and Eatery in Clayton after veering from Main Street.
The driver was unconscious and transported to Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.
No one inside the restaurant was injured.
Clayton police indicated a medical incident may have caused the crash.
The building was deemed unsafe and remains closed as the investigation continues.

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Story summary

On January 3, 2026, at about 10:30 a.m., a 2015 Dodge Charger crashed into Vinson's Pub and Eatery in Clayton after veering from Main Street.
The driver was unconscious and transported to Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.
No one inside the restaurant was injured.
Clayton police indicated a medical incident may have caused the crash.
The building was deemed unsafe and remains closed as the investigation continues.