Mistake causes car crash into building

Police say a driver was very apologetic after crashing into a Kelowna building today.

Mounties say an elderly female driver was shopping and while attempting to park in the 1800 block of Cooper Road, accidentally pressed the accelerator and drove her Subaru SUV through a window of a building.

The impact caused significant damage to the building and to the office on the other side of the window, but there were no injuries.

The police investigation showed that the driver was sober and was very remorseful for what occurred.

There are no criminal charges being considered.

Car hits window and building on Cooper Road in Kelowna. (Photo credit: RCMP)

“This could have easily resulted in injury or worse, we are grateful the only damage was to the vehicle and to the building,” Constable Mike Della-Paolera, media resource officer, said.