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Elderly driver cited after police say she crashed into a Boulder beauty supply store

Police: 82-year-old woman hit the wrong pedal
Posted at 5:39 PM, Jul 26, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-26 22:42:29-04

BOULDER, Colo. -- An elderly driver is facing charges Tuesday after police say she crashed into a Boulder store.

According to Boulder Police, 82-year-old Gretchen King was pulling into a parking spot outside the Beauty Brands Store on 1731 28th St. when she hit the gas instead of the brake.

Her small SUV went through brick wall and ended up inside the store.

Fortunately, no one was hurt in the crash.

Police did cite King with careless driving.

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