Issaquah, Washington – Car Crashes Into Storefront, Causes Damage

Issaquah, Washington (September 15, 2019) – A car crashed through the storefront of a business at Klahanie Drive Southeast on Sunday morning. The report has stated that no serious injuries were seen in the crash, and that the car driver appeared to be physically alright. The store was closed at the time of the accident, and no other injuries were reported in the incident.

The cause and circumstances leading up to the crash has not been reported. The crash caused the storefront’s windows to be broken, and the owner has stated that the store will be open again this week, though customers will have to use the back door while the storefront was being repaired.

About Vehicle Accidents

From data gathered on car crashes into buildings, the cause was usually operator error or pedal error. For operator errors, drivers usually accelerated or were at high speeds, or were in the wrong gear. Pedal error means that drivers stepped on the gas when they meant to step on the brake. Other, smaller factors for crashing into buildings are situation-based, such as driving under influence, traffic accidents, weather conditions or medical emergencies. A very small percentage are for people who intentionally ram buildings to commit theft. From these causes, lack of control is a common feature.

Because of the crash site, the threat of injuries applies not only to the occupants of the car but also people inside the building. Damage can also be done to either the car or the struck building. As always, we urge everyone to drive with caution and practice safe driving wherever you go. Doing so minimizes damage and injuries you can inflict not only on yourself, but on others as well. If you have however become a victim of a vehicle accident of any sort, we extend our sympathies and compassion.

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