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Davagator
11-09-2005, 01:47 PM
LAKELAND - An 89-year-old woman drove into a Winn-Dixie supermarket Tuesday morning, severing a man's leg, the Lakeland Police said.

Blanche Garvin stepped on the accelerator instead of her brake pedal and hit an unoccupied car, Lakeland Police Department spokesman Jack Gillen said.

Garvin then hit pedestrian 54-year-old David Clark of the Winn-Dixie supermarket, severing his leg. Garvin then crashed into the store, Gillen said.

Garvin and five other people were taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center to be checked, but all were released. Clark was admitted to the medical center, Gillen said.

Garvin will not face criminal charges because the accident occurred on private property, Gillen said.

l:| Thats insane!! There is no reason why someone that old should be driving!!

Nosenoddles
11-09-2005, 03:05 PM
I can't believe they didn't charge her with reckless driving and vehiclular assualt. :-|

Davagator
11-09-2005, 03:59 PM
no kidding. They can charge you with DWI if you're drunk and driving on your own private property.

AllCutieWants
11-10-2005, 08:22 AM
Stupid inconsistant laws! Of course the guy who's ;eg she severed, has the right to sue her right?

Davagator
11-10-2005, 11:19 AM
I would imagine he could sue her.