North Dallas community unites to support restaurant after SUV crashes through front door

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) “It’s hard enough for restaurants these days.

But the regulars are determined to support and rescue one in North Dallas who is still recovering from the horrific incident. just two weeks ago.

Waiters serve fresh tortillas and classic Italian dishes at Speranza Restaurant on Preston Road.

Looking around the dining room and kitchen, you never know what the owner and staff of the restaurant had to go through.

“It’s been a really crazy couple of weeks,” said Speranza general manager Guillermo Murgia.

The makeshift wall is the only remaining trace of what happened two weeks ago, when an SUV with a suspected drunk driver at the wheel drove into a parking space outside but kept moving.

Security cameras show that the customers inside, who were enjoying their meal, suddenly flew up into the air.

Murgia was on duty.

“It’s something we don’t really like to talk about because it was kind of shocking, we see it more like a nightmare,” he said.

Four people were hospitalized, but all have been discharged, according to the restaurant.

Surprisingly, Speranza reopened for takeaway two days later and the dining room was ready for customers last week.

“Their ability to come back so quickly, we were here the first night they opened, it was a bit cold in here, but it was ok,” said customer Michelle Troop. “We must have food, we must support them.”

It all happened so quickly because of loyal customers like Troop and those who have donated over $3,000 online to help the restaurant, which is like part of their family to them.

“They catered for my wedding,” said customer Leah Conner. “Their son sang at our wedding, I have always known this family and just love them.

“I really appreciate them, thanks for all the support,” Murgia said. “We can’t do this without them and I would say I don’t think they are like clients, I think they are family.”

The driver was charged with assault while intoxicated.

The restaurant hopes to begin work on replacing its wall as early as next week.

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