2 People In Custody After Car Crashes Into Ukrainian Village Restaurant

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A car crashed into a restaurant in Ukrainian Village Thursday morning.

According to police, a 28-year-old man lost control while driving a Nissan sedan and crashed into the side of a Greek restaurant in the 900 block of North Damen Avenue just before 2:45 a.m. The car crash also knocked over a light pole.

Police said a 25-year-old woman ran from the scene and was found with a handgun in a yard in the 100 block of North Winchester Avenue.

The man and woman were taken to Stroger Hospital for treatment and are both in custody.

A witness told CBS 2 he saw the car speeding and almost strike a person before the crash.

Police said they believe alcohol was a factor in this crash.