Elderly Driver Crashes into Safeway, Injures Shopper

0:00A 76-year-old driver smashed her car into a Safeway story in Martinez on Wednesday around 3.45pm, injuring a shopper inside. The crash happened at the store on a Humber Avenue when the vehicle jumped the curb and ran the east side near the North entrance. She told police she mixed up the brake and gas pedals while trying to park and ended up flooring it instead of stopping. That force tore right through the building's edge. A 71-year-old customer took the worst hit when an ice machine inside toppled over and struck her. She fell hard, banging her head on the floor, but stayed conscious and breathing. First responders rushed her to John Muir Medical Center and conquered, just to be safe. Cops ruled it, straight driver error, with no booze or drugs in play. The driver stuck around, cooperated fully with investigators, leaving everyone hoping the shopper pulls through quick. Stay informed with California News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.