Pismo Beach, CA (July 31, 2026) — Two people suffered minor injuries after a car crashed into DePalo and Sons market and deli in Shell Beach on Thursday, July 30.
The collision was reported around 1:12 p.m. at the Spyglass Village complex, located at 2665 Shell Beach Road. Emergency responders found that the front of the vehicle had entered the building and damaged its window and facade.
Cal Fire reported that two patients sustained minor injuries. The building remained standing after the impact, and firefighters continued working at the scene during the afternoon.
Authorities had not released further details about what caused the vehicle to enter the building, and the investigation remained ongoing.
We hope both injured people get better.
Where the Collision Happened: 2665 Shell Beach Rd
DePalo and Sons is located within the Spyglass Village complex along Shell Beach Road. The property includes several neighboring businesses and parking areas that connect directly with storefront access.
Commercial properties can bring vehicle traffic close to entrances, windows, walkways, and occupied indoor spaces. Investigators reviewing a building impact must consider how the parking and access areas are arranged in relation to the storefront.
What We Know
- The crash occurred around 1:12 p.m. on Thursday.
- One car entered DePalo and Sons market and deli.
- Two people sustained minor injuries.
- The front of the vehicle damaged the building’s window and facade.
- Cal Fire responded to the scene.
- The building remained standing.
- Police said drugs and alcohol were not believed to be factors.
Why Crashes Into Buildings Can Create Multiple Hazards
A vehicle striking a storefront can place both vehicle occupants and people inside the building at risk. Glass, damaged structural materials, displaced merchandise, and the vehicle itself can create hazards beyond the initial impact.
At the Shell Beach Road market, firefighters also had to assess whether the damaged facade affected the stability of the building. Although officials said the structure remained standing, the cause of the vehicle’s movement into the storefront was not included in the initial report.
How This Collision Is Investigated
Investigators may examine the vehicle’s path through the property, its point of contact with the building, and any tire marks or damaged objects leading toward the storefront. Vehicle damage and the depth of the impact can help clarify its direction and movement.
Statements from the driver, injured people, employees, and other witnesses may be compared with available surveillance footage. Police may also review the vehicle for mechanical issues or other factors that could explain why it entered the building.
What to Do After a Car Crash
People injured in a California crash should preserve medical records, photographs, repair estimates, insurance correspondence, and documentation of any damaged personal property. When a vehicle also damages a business or other structure, the official collision report may help organize the findings involving both personal injuries and property loss.
For crashes investigated by the California Highway Patrol, reports are available through the CHP Crash Portal at crashes.chp.ca.gov or through a CHP 190 request submitted by mail or in person. The collision report form is CHP 555, while CHP 190 is the request form. When a local police department investigates a city-street crash, the report may instead need to be requested from that department.
The CHP online portal fee is $22. Mail and in-person requests through CHP cost $10 per 25 pages. A CHP report becomes available after the investigating officer files it, and the portal indicates when it is ready.
Under Vehicle Code § 20012, eligible parties of interest include drivers, passengers, vehicle or property owners, parents or guardians, and legal or insurance representatives. California collision reports are not public records and remain restricted to eligible parties, with no fixed public-release window.
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