JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The owner of a Chevrolet dealership says Wednesday night’s tornado in Jefferson City damaged or destroyed more than 500 cars.
“I just can’t believe it,” Riley Chevrolet and Toyota general manager Jay Schnieders said. “They were tossed around like toys.”
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41 Action News reporter Steven Dial spoke to Schnieders Thursday morning.
Just talked to the GM at Riley Chevy in Jefferson City. 500+ cars damaged or destroyed. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/MUbWCdeUYL
— Steven Dial (@StevenDialTV) May 23, 2019
The dealership remained without power Thursday morning as crews worked to assess the damage.