Elderly Woman Crashes her Car into Post Office
Another bizarre car accident occurred this week, this time in Burbank, CA, a city near Sacramento's strange sister to the south, Los Angeles.
On Monday, March 24, an elderly woman drove her vehicle into a post office, injuring three people, including herself. Apparently, according to the Los Angeles Times, the woman mistook her gas pedal for her brake. The Times states:
"Typically, that's what happens in these cases," Sanchez said. "It was an accident. There was no mechanical failure and no intent to cause harm."
(Sanchez is Burbank Police Sergeant Tracy Sanchez, the reporting officer at the scene).
Three people were injured; the driver, a post office employee, and a 62-year-old man. None of them were seriously hurt although the 62-year-old man was taken to a hospital for a head injury. Officer Sanchez reported that he was "alert and conscious".
It is unknown whether anyone involved has obtained an attorney.
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Although the cause of this accident was accidental, and the elderly woman who caused it was not malicious in her conduct, she is still responsible for the injuries she inflicted on others. Thank God that no one was seriously hurt, but, as you know, that is not always the case. If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt in a car accident that was not your fault, I can help you. Please call me and my staff at (916) 444-4444 or visit our website by clicking here. We are waiting to help you.
