Man faces charges after crashing into Orlando restaurant, leaving the scene, police say

Pedro Gonzalez Polanco arrested at nearby address, police say

Pedro Gonzalez Polanco (Orange County Sheriff's Office)

ORLANDO, Fla. – A man was arrested after he crashed a vehicle into a restaurant then fled the scene on Saturday, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Police said they responded around 5:30 a.m. to Brad’s Underground Pizzeria located at 4400 Curry Ford Road in reference to a crash.

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According to a news release, when officers arrived they located a blue vehicle against the front of the business. The driver was not in or near the vehicle.

A man was arrested after he crashed a vehicle into a restaurant then fled the scene on Saturday, according to the Orlando Police Department. (Brad's Underground Pizzeria)

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Police said “through investigative efforts,” they were able to locate the suspect at a nearby address.

Pedro Gonzalez Polanco was arrested and faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident with property damage and not having a driver’s license, according to OPD. He also received a citation for not having proof of insurance.

A man was arrested after he crashed a vehicle into a restaurant then fled the scene on Saturday, according to the Orlando Police Department. (Brad's Underground Pizzeria)

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