It happened at the Lincoln Theatre on East Cabarrus Street. This is just a few blocks down from the Raleigh Convention Center and Red Hat Amphitheatre.
According to the Raleigh Watch Commander, the driver had a medical emergency and accidentally hit the gas pedal. The driver was taken to WakeMed to be evaluated for minor injuries.
Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh damaged after driver plows into the building (Photo: Feb. 17, 2025 )
There were no other reported injuries.
Lincoln Theatre is a popular venue for live music and local artists.