Driver loses control of vehicle, slams into 2 storefronts, including UPS store, in Paramus
PARAMUS, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 64-year-old woman lost control of her SUV and then slammed into two storefronts in Paramus, New Jersey on Monday, according to police.
The crash happened just before 1 p.m. at a strip mall on Route 17 north.
Authorities say the driver, a 64-year-old woman from Ho-Ho-Kus, mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake causing their Mercedes SUV to crash through the front windows of a UPS store and a gym, F45 Training.
In surveillance video, the driver can be seen proceeding with caution when navigating the parking spot, but then speeds up into the store.
The manager of the family-owned UPS store, Zach Tammous, just happened to be in the front the store when the SUV came crashing through the window
"I was actually working on the printer right out front and then I saw the car come speeding ahead and I just ran," Tammous said. "I was scared. Adrenaline shock. First instinct is to run."
He and his his co-worker in the back were not injured, but in the hail of glass, Tammous said pieces landed in his shoes.
The accident also took out a glass panel from the high-intensity gym next door. There were no customers working out at the time.
"Usually I'm in the back," Marissa Herring said. "I stepped out for a quick second. I came back, and what just happened?"
The driver was conscious and alert at the scene but reported feeling dizzy following the crash.
"The lady wasn't really talking. She felt a little dizzy, I think she was saying," Tammous said. "911 said to leave her in the car. Ambulance got here pretty quick. Helped her out pretty fast."
No serious injuries were reported.
The Paramus Building Department responded to assess the structural damage. Both establishments are temporarily closed due to damage.
The UPS store hopes to reopen by the end of the week, while the F45 Fitness store says members can use their other location.
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