Senior driver crashes Buick into Lavallette restaurant patio, killing one and injuring seven
A 93-year-old driver crashed her Buick Encore into the patio of Meg’s Grill in Lavallette, New Jersey, killing a 56-year-old woman and wounding seven diners.
While attempting to park on a Saturday brunch, a 93-year-old Lavallette resident pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, sending her Buick Encore through the front patio of Meg’s Grill. The impact killed a 56-year-old woman from Toms River and injured seven other patrons, who were taken to hospital. The driver suffered only minor injuries.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the risks of driver error and its impact on public safety in community spaces.
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