Car crashes into Charlotte martial arts school, nearly hitting students inside

Video shows a car smashing into a Charlotte, North Carolina martial arts studio, nearly hitting students inside.

Posted 12:39 p.m. Mar 8, 2021 — Updated 12:39 p.m. Mar 8, 2021

WCNC Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte reports a martial arts studio will be closed through at least Wednesday after a car crashed through the building and directly into the main mat and viewing area.

There were students and staff in the building at the time, but thankfully, none were hurt.

The crash happened Saturday afternoon.

According to a Facebook post, the total cost of damage is not yet confirmed.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said the suspect "unlawfully, recklessly, and in total disregard for the public's safety" lost control of the vehicle. The suspect's name has not been made public.