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Driver Charged After Crashing Into Century Convenience Store
July 3, 2012
A Flomaton man was charged by the Florida Highway Patrol after driving his car into a Century convenience store Monday afternoon.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 22-year old Troy Anthony Smith attempted to park his 1993 Buick Century in front of the store at 8130 North Century Boulevard. As a female passenger in the vehicle walked inside, the Smith hit the gas pedal rather than the brake for unknown reasons. The car jumped the curb and plowed through double glass doors and into the store.
There were no injuries. Smith removed the car from the store prior to the FHP’s arrival.
Smith was charged with careless driving, no proof of insurance, and operating a motor vehicle without a license.
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6 Responses to “Driver Charged After Crashing Into Century Convenience Store”
now THIS is an accident.
Some people think the “laws” are not meant for them.
I can understand “whoopsie” hitting the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. But the vehicle must not have been in PARK in order for it to go forward. So if you pull up to a store, why would you idle while still in a forward gear?
Good Lord! When will people learn that driving is a PRIVILEGE and not a RIGHT! No insurance, no drivers license…and probably doesn’t care that someone else will have to pay for all the damage.
Thank God no one was injured…people are always standing outside that place!
wow i live right down the road from there and go there to get my drinks on a regular basis