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It was a cold January day in Lincoln, Nebraska, when an elderly man decided to swing by Valentino’s pizzeria for some lunch. But instead of parking his Honda Fit, he managed to plow it right through the front door.

Picture this: the door shatters, and the tiny car slips perfectly through the frame, coming to rest in the middle of the crowded lobby. And what does the driver do? He rolls down his window and calmly orders a pizza—because, apparently, that’s just how he rolls.

One of the employees on duty couldn’t believe what he was seeing. “He seemed very calm and collected. I was amazed,” the employee told KOLN-TV. “He wasn’t too upset about it, but it sure was a surprise to us… I would be freaking out!”

An eyewitness backed up the story, adding even more absurdity to the scene. “His foot was stuck on the gas, and he said he was going to go ahead and order some pizza,” the witness recounted to The Telegraph. “It was like he does it every day.”

Fortunately for Valentino’s, the narrow Honda Fit “fit” so well through the door that it didn’t cause any structural damage. But, the debris was enough of a mess that health officials had to shut the place down for the rest of the day. No pizza for you, Lincoln.

First responders were quick to arrive, assessing the man’s condition. Lincoln Fire Department Battalion Chief Leo Benes later told reporters, “We all had concerns—and talked about it en route—that this time of day, this particular eating establishment, the lobby would be full.” Luckily, no one was hurt.

The firefighters noted that the driver appeared “alert,” which seems to be medical jargon for “completely unfazed” after very nearly killing multiple people. He was taken to the hospital for a checkup. No word on whether Valentino’s sent him home with a slice of pepperoni for the road.

Valentino’s, for its part, has since replaced the door and reopened. They’ve politely requested that future customers—especially those in Honda Fits—keep their vehicles in the parking lot.

You can see the aftermath of the crash and interviews for yourself in the video below:

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Henry Cesari

Henry Cesari joined MotorBiscuit in 2021 and brings his deep interest in vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles to the site. Having restored his first classic car at just 16 years old, Henry has wrenched on everything from overland campers to Japanese motorcycles and even pre-war Bugattis. Henry is also an avid attendee at local car shows and genuinely enjoys connecting with fellow auto enthusiasts.

Henry earned a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and English from the University of Vermont. He has since incorporated his love of the written word with his admiration of classic cars. While Henry is interested in vintage cars, he believes the golden age of cars is yet to come. He is confident journalists will play an important role in this revolution by exposing the industry as it is now and envisioning its possible future.