It was a rough morning under the Golden Arches as Portsmouth officers found themselves responding to not one—but two separate vehicle incidents at the same McDonald’s, all before lunchtime.
🚙 Fender-Bender in the Parking Lot
The first call came in around 7:40 a.m., when officers were sent to McDonald’s after a Honda and a Toyota collided in the west end of the parking lot.
By the time police arrived, both vehicles had already been moved. As usual, each driver had a different version of events:
- One driver said they were backing out of a parking spot.
- The other said they were driving through the lot when the impact happened.
The result?
- No damage to one vehicle
- Minor damage to the other’s front passenger-side panel
No injuries were reported, and officers documented the incident before clearing the scene.
🍟 Drive-Thru Rage Erupts
Just two hours later, officers were back at the same McDonald’s—this time for something a little more dramatic.
A caller reported that a woman rammed her vehicle while trying to force her way into the drive-thru line. The restaurant was extremely busy, and witnesses said impatience boiled over.
When officers arrived, they learned:
- The driver of a Nissan Altima was allegedly furious about not being able to cut into the drive-thru line
- She reportedly struck or attempted to push past two other vehicles
- Both other drivers said there was no damage and declined to pursue charges
According to police notes, the woman “acted like a fool” during the encounter—but with no injuries or reported damage, the situation ended without further action.
🚨 A Reminder
While no one was hurt, both incidents are reminders that:
- Parking lots are still traffic areas
- Drive-thru lines are not combat zones
- A little patience goes a long way—especially before coffee ☕
Breakfast may be fast food, but police say there’s no excuse for fast tempers.
