Driver plows into crowd eating at Fresno taco truck, runs away

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- At least two people have been injured after a van drove into a crowd of people eating outside a taco truck in east central Fresno on Saturday evening.

Tacos El Bello was busy serving customers out of their trailer, parked near a gas station at the intersection of Maple and Belmont.

But just after seven, the evening was interrupted by a driver, who Fresno police say drove a van into the crowd, then crashed into the trailer.

The driver then reversed, got out of the van, and ran away.

Alcohol is suspected to be a factor.

"The area inside the van is strewn about with a 12-pack of Bud Light beer," said Fresno police Lt. Paul Cervantes.

Witnesses also saw the man discard an opened can of beer as he ran away.

The crash left the trailer with extensive damage.

"It actually caused the axle to be bent... that's a testament to the fact of how much force was utilized by that vehicle," said Cervantes.

A woman also received minor injuries as she lept out of the path of the approaching van. She did not need to go to the hospital.

Police are searching for the suspect and will be reviewing security camera footage from the gas station.

As for the man being treated at CRMC, he is expected to be OK.