10 People Hurt in Horrific Traffic Crash on South Jefferson Avenue [Mount Pleasant, TX]

Mount Pleasant, TX (April 12, 2025) – A horrific traffic crash on South Jefferson Avenue on Thursday morning resulted in multiple injuries.

According to police, the shocking crash happened around 11:20 a.m. on South Jefferson Avenue.

Reports say that a vehicle crashed into a CiCi’s Pizza restaurant in Mount Pleasant on Thursday, injuring several Chapel Hill ISD sixth-grade students who were there on a field trip.

Authorities confirmed that 10 people, including six children and four adults, were transported to local hospitals. One person remains in critical condition.

A 79-year-old Toyota 4Runner driver may have accidentally backed into a pickup truck and then drove forward into the restaurant. About 30 to 50 students were at the location at the time, many of whom were outside.

Emergency responders arrived within minutes, and all uninjured students were either reunited with parents or returned to school. The driver was evaluated and found to be in stable condition.

Chapel Hill ISD has made counselors available to support students and families as they process the event.

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