A BMW driver was hospitalized after crashing into a building at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Princeton Street on Thursday night, according to Santa Monica police.
The crash occurred just after 11 p.m. when the vehicle traveling down Santa Monica Boulevard lost control and slammed into the Sir Speedy copy shop building.
Video from the scene shows the mangled BMW in the street and heavy damage to the building. The vehicle was left crumpled from the impact.
Witnesses said the driver was rescued from the car and taken to a hospital. They described him as looking stunned but could not determine the extent of his injuries. The driver's condition remains unknown.
No one was inside the building's first floor at the time of the crash, but a family living in an upstairs apartment was evacuated, police said.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police have not determined whether the driver suffered a medical emergency or was under the influence.
Building and safety inspectors have been requested to assess the damage. Crews placed temporary beams at the scene to prevent the building from collapsing.