City Brew Wreck

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By Kyle Midura

Story Published: Dec 28, 2009 at 11:00 PM MST

Story Updated: Dec 29, 2009 at 10:09 AM MST

BILLINGS - A car crashed into a Billings coffee shop Monday night.

Nineteen-year-old Jacob Thielen was driving westbound on Grand Avenue when he lost control of his vehicle, slamming into the City Brew at 17th Street West and Grand Ave. It happened at about 7:15 p.m. Monday evening.

Thielen was cited for careless driving and driving without insurance. Witnesses said it appeared the driver was under control until he over-corrected.

"It looked like he was driving you know, just regular flow of traffic down Grand Avenue,” said Logan Fousha, who was a couple of car lengths behind, “and it looked like the back end skidded out and lost control of the vehicle and ran right into City Brew."

The driver did not report any injuries and City Brew did not have any significant damage.

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someone said on Monday, Aug 23 at 8:03 PM

thats my brother as the witness hell ya

jaryd thielen said on Tuesday, Jan 5 at 5:08 PM

hay, first of all there was no cell phone and no damage to the building why don't all u rebels get a clue and find a real cause there is such a thing as accidents, especially if there's icy roads!!!!!

Jacob Thielen said on Wednesday, Dec 30 at 9:47 PM

how about not accusing a teen driver of being every other typical teen because of his age. there are responsible teen drivers out there.

Reaper said on Wednesday, Dec 30 at 7:03 AM

Perhaps it would be nice for a CHANGE if the city would actually clear the streets sometime this winter....the steets have been terrible this year and the "IDIOT 500" typical daily traffic gets worse when streets are left to the icy conditions

Anonymous said on Wednesday, Dec 30 at 6:59 AM

what about just handing over all of your personal rights (Frank & JJ) if you like Canada, now may be the time for you to move.....

JJ said on Wednesday, Dec 30 at 1:13 AM

@FrankRoberts: That is SUCH a good idea! With all the accidents that leave the victims stuck with huge bills and the offenders off with a ticket, it needs to go into effect.

Frank Roberts said on Tuesday, Dec 29 at 6:27 PM

I like Canada's insurance laws. When you license and register your vehicle you prepay your insurance for one year. No insurance---no license.

JJ said on Tuesday, Dec 29 at 1:06 PM

There was NO note made of him being on a cell phone. And for the record, the roads were a little icy last night. If we're suppose to pick on the younger people with drivers licenses, then we better pick on the older people who can't see well, hear well, or just can't pay attention. I've been driving for a very long time, but I can almost guarentee that the people who complain about younger drivers are way WORSE drivers.

badmagic said on Tuesday, Dec 29 at 10:55 AM

moderator, What exactly was wrong with my post? B-|

clint said on Tuesday, Dec 29 at 10:46 AM

they need to pase a law here in montana about not yousing a cell phone when driving and when the driver is caught talking on a cell phone ticket them big time this is a big thing here in montana

Anonymous said on Tuesday, Dec 29 at 10:39 AM

I BET HE WAS ON A CELL PHONE.... TICKET THEM BIG TIME.... POLICE JUST LOOK THE OTHER WAY!!! THEY DONT WANT TO DO THE PAPER WORK....

Tom Williams said on Tuesday, Dec 29 at 8:36 AM

Make him pay to go to a driving school out of his own pocket and take his license away till 21. Another jerk putting our lives in danger and if he wrecks your car hey who cares you probably have insurance!

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