SEMINOLE, Fla. -- A man was arrested on drunk driving charges after crashing his BMW into a Waffle House in Seminole. 

  • Vehicle crashes into Waffle House at 7670 Starkey Road
  • Deputies said driver was drunk
  • No injuries to driver or people inside restaurant

According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at 1:12 a.m. at the Waffle House at 7670 Starkey Road. 

Deputies said 45-year-old Isaias Garcia was driving the BMW southbound through the parking lot when he crashed into the north side of the restaurant.

The restaurant was evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

Responding deputies said Garcia showed signs of impairment by having bloodshot, glassy and watery eyes and an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath when he spoke.

Deputies arrested Garcia and charged him with one count of DUI with property damage.

Garcia was taken to the Pinellas County Jail without incident.

Crews started a cleanup effort immediately, and restaurant officials said the location may reopen later Thursday.

Isaias Garcia
Deputies said 45-year-old Isaias Garcia was driving the BMW southbound through the parking lot when he crashed into the north side of the restaurant. (Pinellas County Jail)