Car Crash Narrowly Misses Subway Customer In Evanston: Report

EVANSTON, IL — A car crashed into a Subway sandwich shop in Evanston Tuesday, stopping just short of a customer finishing his lunch, reports said.

The crash was reported at approximately 2 p.m. at the shopping center at 3330 Central St., according to the Evanston Fire Department. Battalion Chief Martin Rafacz told CBS News that the car hopped the curb and crashed into the glass front door.

According to Rafacz, it appeared that the driver stepped on the accelerator of her car instead of the brake or didn't put the car in park before releasing the brake.

The car came to a stop inside the store just feet from Dr. Peter Jaggard, who said he was finishing his lunch when he heard what sounded like an explosion. Following the crash, Jaggard assisted in checking on the driver.

Paramedics checked out the driver and she was released, Rafacz said.

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