Amador County - The Old Well Motel and Grill in Drytown is seeking the culprits behind a hit-and run accident that did heavy damage to the building’s restaurant. Owner/Operator and Chef Edwin Kaffer, who lives adjacent to the restaurant, was awoken around 3:20 Wednesday morning by neighbors who heard the sound of the collision. He exited his home to find an abandoned 2003 Chevy Impala had collided with the front corner of his restaurant. According to reports released by the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle came around the curve heading south into Drytown and lost control. The vehicle jumped a row of concrete abutments designating parking spots and collided head on with the building. The occupants of the vehicle abandoned it at the scene. The impact was so great that it shattered most of the windows and knocked the walls six inches off there foundation. Kaffer said he had an idea of who was involved in the wreck because they left their insurance card, but precluded providing further information until police conclude their investigation. “We’re looking at close to $20,000 in damages, and here’s hoping it will be covered by insurance,” he said. The Old Well has become an institution in Drytown, and Kaffer and his family have operated the stalwart since the early 1960s. The restaurant has been around since the early 1950s or late 40s. He said this happened right as business was beginning to pick up. Kaffer hopes to reopen the restaurant soon. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Friday, 13 March 2009 01:02
Hit-And-Run In Drytown
Amador County - The Old Well Motel and Grill in Drytown is seeking the culprits behind a hit-and run accident that did heavy damage to the building’s restaurant. Owner/Operator and Chef Edwin Kaffer, who lives adjacent to the restaurant, was awoken around 3:20 Wednesday morning by neighbors who heard the sound of the collision. He exited his home to find an abandoned 2003 Chevy Impala had collided with the front corner of his restaurant. According to reports released by the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle came around the curve heading south into Drytown and lost control. The vehicle jumped a row of concrete abutments designating parking spots and collided head on with the building. The occupants of the vehicle abandoned it at the scene. The impact was so great that it shattered most of the windows and knocked the walls six inches off there foundation. Kaffer said he had an idea of who was involved in the wreck because they left their insurance card, but precluded providing further information until police conclude their investigation. “We’re looking at close to $20,000 in damages, and here’s hoping it will be covered by insurance,” he said. The Old Well has become an institution in Drytown, and Kaffer and his family have operated the stalwart since the early 1960s. The restaurant has been around since the early 1950s or late 40s. He said this happened right as business was beginning to pick up. Kaffer hopes to reopen the restaurant soon. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
