Birmingham business owners, leaders express concerns over ‘exhibition driving’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Five people are recovering after being hit by a car during what police are calling exhibition driving.
The victims were injured in a parking lot next to a nightclub in Woodlawn.
Barbara Robertson is the owner of the Airport Lounge. She said she was shocked about this happening right next to her business because the customers were heading home for the night.
“It could have been worse,” Robertson said. “It was bad, but it could have been a lot worse.”
According to Birmingham Police, high speed was involved at the time of the accident. No arrests have been made yet.
“We don’t want this to happen again to nobody,” Robertson said. “When people leave here, I want everyone to make it home safe. If you coming out here acting up, you don’t need to be here.”
District 4 Councilman J.T. Moore visited Robertson Friday to check and make sure everyone is…
