Elderly Driver Slams Into Store And Toddler

Boston Massachusetts CAUGHT ON CAMERA Police say the 87-year-old woman mistook the gas pedal for the brake.

by Jamie Burch

Published: Tue, February 10, 2009 - 4:30 pm CST

A car driven by an 87-year-old woman crashed into a bakery, north of Boston, and pushed a display case onto a 2-year-old boy.

Amanda LaFlamme was pinned against the counter. Her son, Riley, fell on his face and boxes from the display case landed on top of him. Fortunately, neither was seriously injured.

Police say the driver mistook the gas pedal for the brake. No charges have been filed.

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KxVicious Says:

Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 12:12 pm

I agree with Wait4Me. You should have to retake the eye exam AND driving test every 4 years instead of just renewing once you turn 65.

Wait4Me Says:

Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 6:50 am

Mandatory tests,eye,driving, and written exams should be required starting at age 65, I know of several elderly people in Mobile that would not pass them, but yet they still drive and renew their license every year. I’m not saying deny the elderly the right to drive, just make sure they can see, react, and comprehend the ablitiy to do so.

SouthernMama82 Says:

Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 9:01 pm

I watched a old man hit a woman at wal-mart. he didn’t mean to he was just blind. he also rammed a light pole.

southfan1981 Says:

Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 6:32 pm

It’s not how many age spots you have on your hands, it’s how your hands handle the wheel… Teens are responsible for far more deaths than the elderly per capita.