Two killed after car crashes into Gaston County restaurant

GASTON COUNTY, NC (WBTV) – The driver has been arrested after a vehicle crashed into a business in Gaston County Sunday afternoon killing two people, including a deputy, and injuring multiple others.

The incident happened around noon in the 800 block of N. 14th Street at the Surf and Turf restaurant.

When officers arrived they identified several customers in the restaurant that were injured after they were struck by the vehicle.

Two of the people died and the other people were taken to area hospitals where they were being treated for their injuries.

The Gaston County Sheriff says one of the victims, 26-year-old Katelyn Self, worked as a deputy for the sheriff’s office and had been with the department for four years.

The driver was identified as Roger Self, Kaetlyn’s father.

For more on the ongoing investigation you can go here.