(FOX40.COM) — A pedestrian was injured and a Northern California business sustained damage after an elderly Jeep driver crashed into them, according to the Galt Police Department. • Video Above: What to do if you witness a crash
On Tuesday afternoon, GPD officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision involving a structure and a pedestrian at CVS Pharmacy, located at 1063 C Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they determined that an 81-year-old woman, the sole occupant of a Jeep Cherokee, attempted to park in a space in front of the business.
While parking, GPD said the woman inadvertently accelerated, causing the vehicle to drive up onto the sidewalk in front the business, striking a pedestrian walking on the sidewalk. The driver also collided with a metal handrail and windows of the business.
Both the driver and the pedestrian were treated for injuries at the scene by Cosumnes Fire personnel. No other injuries were reported by any customers inside of the business…