A wedding in Burke County, North Carolina, took an unusual turn Saturday night after the father of the bride allegedly crashed a vehicle near the venue and then took a volunteer firefighter’s truck, according to authorities.
A Chaotic Scene Outside the Venue
The incident unfolded outside Hidden Hill Wedding Venue, prompting an hour-long search and leaving guests stranded at the venue for more than two hours while police investigated. According to authorities, Arthur Hoyle first crashed a vehicle near the venue, left the scene on foot, and then allegedly took a truck belonging to a volunteer firefighter with Salem Fire and Rescue who had responded to the initial crash.
Vehicle Recovered After Search
Officers located the missing truck after searching nearby backroads and farmland. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
Investigation Into Possible Charges
Investigators are looking into whether impairment or another factor contributed to Hoyle’s alleged actions. He is expected to face charges including grand theft auto and leaving the scene of a crash, among other potential charges, pending the outcome of the investigation.
An Unexpected End to the Celebration
What began as a wedding celebration ended instead with a multi-agency search for a stolen vehicle, leaving guests and family members with an unusual story from what was supposed to be a celebratory night.