Police: 1 dead, 6 injured after woman trying to parallel park crashes into Florida restaurant
Courtesy: Miami Beach Police Department
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - An elderly woman trying to parallel park a Bentley in South Florida crashed into the outdoor area of a cafe, killing one and injuring six others.
It happened shortly after 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Call Me Gaby restaurant on Miami Beach, police said.
According to WSVN, the woman was attempting to parallel park on the street when she suddenly accelerated, crashing into multiple diners on the sidewalk.
Witnesses said good Samaritans were attempting to move the car because a victim was trapped underneath.
Seven people, including a child, were taken to an area hospital for injuries.
One of those patients died at the hospital, authorities said.