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Trucker Faces Civil Lawsuit In Harnett Restaurant Accident

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HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. — A truck driver accused of plowing into a Harnett County restaurant is now facing a civil lawsuit.

Troopers say David Brachear was speeding and not paying attention when he slammed his truck into Peggy's restaurant last summer.

The families of a man who was killed and two people who were injured filed lawsuits.

The families demand a trial by jury and damages in excess of $10,000.

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