Working an early morning shift at a gas station probably comes with its fair share of unusual customers, but nobody expects a vehicle to come crashing through the front windows. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened at a Chicago Gas and Wash convenience store, where a white sedan smashed into the business not once, but twice.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on October 26, 2026, near 39th Street and Cicero Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. A TikTok video recorded from inside the store shows the aftermath of the initial impact, with a white sedan sitting amid shattered glass and debris scattered across the floor.
However, the situation becomes even more alarming when the sedan suddenly reverses away from the damaged storefront, seemingly preparing to leave the scene. Instead, the driver accelerates forward and crashes into the store a second time, shattering even more glass as the person recording captures the entire sequence.
What’s particularly concerning is that the store wasn’t empty when the vehicle came crashing through its windows, as the footage shows another person inside alongside the individual recording. Although the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, the repeated impacts have left viewers stunned by the destruction and concerned about the safety of those inside.
White Sedan Reverses Before Crashing Into Chicago Gas Station Again
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The TikTok video begins with an employee recording a white sedan that has already crashed through the front windows of the Gas and Wash convenience store. Broken glass and other debris are scattered across the floor, while the vehicle remains positioned near the damaged entrance.
Just when it appears the driver might be preparing to leave, the sedan quickly reverses away from the storefront before accelerating forward and striking the business again. The second impact sends additional glass crashing down, creating an even more dangerous situation for the people still inside the store.
Footage of the incident was also shared by SubX.News on Facebook, which described the destruction as part of a smash-and-grab burglary. However, the footage alone doesn’t establish who was driving, whether anything was stolen, or whether anyone inside the store sustained injuries.
Comments and Reactions to Chicago Gas Station Smash-And-Grab
Unsurprisingly, viewers were shocked by the driver’s decision to reverse and crash into the store a second time, especially with people still inside the building. “At first I thought they made a mistake….but I seen them hit it the 2nd time,” one commenter wrote, while another expressed concern for those present, saying, “I hope you are safe. That is terrifying.”
Others couldn’t help making jokes about the extensive destruction, particularly the fact that the store’s entrance was practically demolished. “The doors are no longer push and pull. We’re going for an… open concept,” one viewer joked, while another imagined a customer arriving shortly afterward and asking, “yall open?”
However, some commenters were more concerned about what the employees were supposed to do after witnessing such a frightening incident. “I would have called the police and my supervisor then went straight home,” one viewer explained, while another wrote, “I don’t get paid enough for this shit is the first thing that would come to mind lol,” reflecting just how overwhelming the situation must have appeared to those watching.