Driver crashes through wall of Exeter law firm
AN elderly driver who "got his foot caught up in his pedals" sent his car smashing through the wall of a law firm in Exeter.
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The 77-year-old driver was shaken but unhurt after he accelerated into the St James' solicitors offices next to Exeter City's football ground.
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Office staff had left for the day when the black car ploughed into the building at 7pm last night.
Partner in the legal firm Jeremy Wickham said: "The car ended up half way in to our office.
"Behind the wall where it smashed in to was a desk used by one of our lawyers and also a large photocopier which has been wrecked.
"It was very lucky that the office was closed when the accident happened. The driver was a 77 year old man whose foot apparently slipped on the pedals."
Comments
by Stuboy13
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 9:00PM
“I've nothing against automatics, I drive them fairly regularly with my job and they're great. They just don't seem to suit elderly people, many of whom have probably had a manual for many years then switch to an auto as they get on in years only to find that it is not an easy transition to make. If anyone knows if this was the case here I'd like to know.”
by deejaytee
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 8:46PM
“Dunno what you've got against automatics. I drive one of each and the auto lets me concentrate on road condtions, etc. Waggly sticks and clutches belong in the past. Modern autos are just as economic as manuals; more so in some cases as you are always in the correct gear and the engine is running at its most efficient revs.”
by Stuboy13
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 12:59PM
“I'll have a tenner that says it was an automatic”