NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A delivery driver crashed his tractor-trailer rig into the front of an Aldi grocery store in East Nashville early Thursday morning.
Police say while delivering items to the Aldi on Gallatin Avenue, the driver, 34-year-old Kristofer Scruggs, intentionally crashed into the storefront.
According to an affidavit, he caused over $250,000 worth of damage and told officers he did it on purpose.
Officers reported Scruggs denied having suicidal or homicidal thoughts and showed no signs of impairment.
"When I first walked up, I had no idea what I was even looking at. I mean, that's not something you see every day to be honest," said Anthony Fiorenzo, who lives in the area and often visits the Aldi. "It's kind of crazy to just see a whole semi through the front of the building."
Scruggs was arrested and charged with felony vandalism.
"My heart goes out to all the people that work there," concluded Fiorenzo.
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