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Half-naked driver crashes car into store to get beer

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<b>DESPERATE FOR A DRINK?</B> A man intentionally crashed his vehicle into a store, looking for beer in Cleveland, Ohio. <i>Image: YouTube</i>
<b>DESPERATE FOR A DRINK?</B> A man intentionally crashed his vehicle into a store, looking for beer in Cleveland, Ohio. <i>Image: YouTube</i>

Ohio - Police in suburban Cleveland say a half-naked man intentionally crashed his car into a closed convenience store to get beer, injuring himself and a store employee.

Rocky River police say the 45-year-old driver was wearing nothing from the waist down when he crashed through a store wall early Sunday and told the worker he needed beer.

Police say the man barricaded himself in a beer cooler and told police to shoot him, but they subdued him with a stun device.

Critical injuries

The driver was taken to a hospital, as was the store employee, who suffered leg and chest injuries that weren't considered critical.

The driver has been charged with impaired driving.

Police say the worker was fortunate that a deli counter was between him and the car, preventing more serious injuries.

Watch as police arrive at the scene. WARNING: This video contains graphic language.

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