A collision last Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Highland and Melrose avenues caused a pick-up to crash into the entrance of the Osteria Mozza restaurant, which was closed at the time.

A pick-up truck lays smashed through the front door of Osteria Mozza shortly after a 12:40 p.m. crash on Saturday. (photo courtesy of the LAFD)

The collision occurred at approximately 12:40 p.m. One employee who was inside sustained “non-life threatening” injuries and was treated and released, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey. Firefighters remained at the scene and used wooden beams to shore up the wall around the door.

Det. L. Childs, with the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Traffic Division, said the circumstances of the collision are under investigation. The pick-up collided with a four-door Honda with Texas license plates. The identities of the drivers were not available, and Childs said they were not injured. It is unclear whether any citations would be issued.

Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety spokesman Luke Zamperini said the pick-up significantly damaged the restaurant’s main door, and it would be forced to remain closed until the damage is repaired. Zamperini added that the closure was necessary because the door is the only entrance providing access for disabled individuals.

Osteria Mozza was founded by Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. Calls to the restaurant’s general manager were not returned. A message from the restaurant posted on Twitter on Tuesday indicated it would be closed through April 25. The adjacent Pizzeria Mozza was not damaged and remained open.