A Columbus veterinary clinic is working to recover after a vehicle crashed into its building over the weekend, causing significant damage and disrupting normal operations.
A dark-colored SUV drove into the side of Village Animal Clinic, located at 5303 W. Broad St., according to posts shared by the business on social media. Photos shared by the clinic show extensive interior damage, with debris scattered throughout the space.
In a Facebook post, Village Animal Clinic thanked clients for their patience as staff work through the aftermath of the crash. “For those of you wondering what the inside looks like… hoping these next few days start to bring a little more clarity on this crazy journey,” the post reads. The clinic also confirmed that appointments for the week were canceled due to the damage.
According to a clinic employee, the business is not fully open, but staff members are on site to assist clients with medication pickups. Medications are being provided curbside, similar to procedures used during the COVID-19 pandemic. Power was restored to the building earlier this week, and while the clinic may be able to reopen in some capacity by next week, a full reopening timeline has not yet been determined.
In a separate post, the clinic reassured clients that no one was injured in the incident. “Everyone is okay (driver and critters included),” the business wrote. However, the clinic sustained significant structural damage and will not be able to safely operate with normal hours for at least the next week or two.
Car-Into-Building Crashes Are Becoming Alarmingly Common in Columbus
While the crash at Village Animal Clinic was jarring, it is far from an isolated incident in Columbus. According to a recent NBC4 report, cars crashing into buildings has become a frequent and growing issue across central Ohio.
Paul Meara, the creator of the Instagram account Columbus Carikaze, told NBC4 that he documented 71 car-into-building crashes in 2025, noting that the true number is likely much higher. “No one actually knows how many vehicle crashes with buildings have happened in Columbus this year, last year, or ever,” Meara wrote, explaining that many incidents go unreported or lack sufficient details to track.
In a June 2025 interview with NBC4, Columbus Police Sgt. James Fuqua said there had already been 67 cars that crashed into buildings in Columbus, and pointed to distracted driving as a major contributing factor. “We know that people are addicted to their phones,” Fuqua said. “In some cases, we’ve caught people watching video while they’re driving their actual car.”
Meara also noted a shift in recent years, with more crashes involving businesses and commercial properties, often in unusually severe or improbable scenarios. Some storefronts have taken months to repair after being struck, underscoring the long-lasting impact these crashes can have on small businesses and the people who rely on them.
Village Animal Clinic said it will continue to update clients as repairs move forward and thanked the community for its understanding and support during the recovery process.
