Medical personnel from Clark County Fire District 3 evaluated the driver at the scene, who sustained only minor injuries

Battle Ground Police were dispatched shortly before 2 p.m. on Monday (April 1) for a vehicle accident at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Battle Ground.  

When officers arrived, they observed a single pickup truck that had collided into the west wall of the building, breaking through the exterior brick. 

Medical personnel from Clark County Fire District 3 evaluated the driver at the scene, who sustained only minor injuries.  No other injuries were reported.  Drugs and/or alcohol are not believed to have contributed to this accident.   

The city’s building official and fire marshal have inspected the damaged wall, a main structural support for the building.  The building official issued a closure notice until the building can be assessed by a structural engineer who will determine the full extent of the damage. 

The police investigation into this incident is still ongoing.  No additional information is available at this time.

Information provided by the city of Battle Ground.