Little 5 Pub employee fired after allegedly crashing into business

A late-night vehicle crash caused damage to at least one business in Atlanta’s Little Five Points neighborhood over the weekend, prompting a response from one local business whose employee was involved.

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What we know:

Video captured by bystanders shows a vehicle leaving the roadway and driving onto the sidewalk in the busy commercial area. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. 

Little 5 Pub confirmed the driver was an employee at the time of the crash and said the individual is no longer employed. In a statement posted to social media, the business said:

"Little 5 Pub is aware of an incident involving one of our employees and neighboring businesses. We are grateful that no one was seriously injured and are taking this matter very seriously.

The conduct involved does not align with our values or standards. The individual is no longer employed by Little 5 Pub. We are reviewing the situation internally and will take appropriate steps as needed. We are in direct communication with the affected businesses and are cooperating fully with authorities.

We remain committed to being a responsible and respectful member of the Little Five Points community."

What we don't know:

No serious injuries were reported in the crash. FOX 5 Atlanta has contacted Atlanta police for additional information, including whether charges will be filed.

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