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1 Killed, 7 Injured After Car Crashes Into NJ Restaurant
Police said the driver hit the accelerator instead of the brake, and the restaurant will close Sunday and Monday after the crash.
- On Saturday at 11:12 a.m., a 93-year-old driver crashed a 2014 Buick Encore into Meg's Grill in Lavallette, killing a 56-year-old Toms River woman and injuring seven others while attempting to park.
- According to the Lavallette Police Department, the driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the SUV to speed into the restaurant's outdoor dining area and through the building.
- Lavallette police, fire departments, and EMS responded to the scene, joined by the Ocean County Prosecutor, the Ocean County Sheriff, and Lavallette First Aid to assist the injured patrons.
- The owner of Meg's Grill announced the restaurant will remain closed Sunday and Monday, writing, "All of our thoughts and prayers are with the people who were hurt."
- Investigation of the incident continues as authorities assess damage to the adjacent liquor store's exterior wall, though the restaurant confirmed no staff members were injured in the crash.
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1 killed, 7 injured after car crashes into NJ restaurant
LAVALLETTE, N.J. (PIX11) — One woman is dead and seven others were injured after an alleged errant parking attempt outside of a Lavallette restaurant, according to police. Officials said a 93-year-old woman was attempting to park outside of Meg's Grill on Grand Central Avenue at around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday when she accidentally hit the [...]
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