Western Pacific Filipino Grocery in Sunnyvale will remain closed for at least two months following a car crash that shattered its storefront.
“I was scared that someone got hurt,” Agustin said. “Everyone walked out alive and well. When I looked at the camera footage there were about five people in that immediate area like five minutes [before the accident].”
Agustin shared that his store is busiest around 11 a.m., but during the time of the wreck, there was just one customer inside. According to Agustin, the force of the crash caused shelves to tip over, which caused store items to fall on the customer. He added that the customer declined medical assistance from the police. Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety told SFGATE that the driver was not issued a citation because no one was injured in the event.
A car crashed into Western Pacific Filipino Grocery, located at 905 E Duane Ave. in Sunnyvale, on Saturday Feb. 25, 2023.Agustin is thankful that no one was seriously harmed, but the store will likely be closed through the end of April or the beginning of May. That’s due in part to a special-order door replacement that is anticipated to arrive within eight weeks. Because of concerns about broken glass, dozens of perishable goods will also need to be disposed of.
After assessing the damage, Agustin estimates that repairs and losses could cost around $60,000 to $70,000. He’s currently waiting to hear back from his insurance to get a clearer estimate. The main concern now is employee retention, he said. During the temporary closure, he plans to pay his staff but is worried that they might seek a new job in the meantime.
Western Pacific Filipino Grocery opened in 1981 under the ownership of Agustin’s grandmother. The next family owner was Agustin’s father, who passed away in 2013. Then, Agustin became the new store owner after spending years growing up in the family business. He said that generations of families have shopped at Western Pacific Filipino Grocery over the years with some driving in from San Jose, Merced, or Stockton.
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