2 people were killed and several others injured after a man crashed his Jeep SUV into the Surf and Turf Lodge on North 14th Street in Bessemer City today at around noon.
According to witnesses, Roger Self brought his family into the restaurant just before noon, when they were all seated, he left his seat, walked outside, got into his Jeep, and proceeded to drive into the side of the building.
The crash instantly killed Roger’s daughter, Deputy Katelyn Self, of the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, and one other victim, who has yet to be named.
Several other members of Self’s family and a few other unrelated diners and restaurant staff were injured.
A driver ran his car into the Surf and Turf Lodge in Bessemer City. Witnesses say a man sat down with his family to eat before deciding to go and run his car through the restaurant. Dozens are hurt, numberous Officers and medic teams on scene pic.twitter.com/En4oywldil
— Bria Bell (@BriaBellTV) May 20, 2018
According to the CMPD, the incident was likely originated from a domestic dispute.
Preliminary information indicates Surf and Turf Lodge incident is domestic related.
— CMPD News (@CMPD) May 20, 2018
No other suspects are being sought in surf and turf investigation.
— CMPD News (@CMPD) May 20, 2018
This is a developing story, we will update this article as new information is released.