One person was killed and seven others were injured when a 93-year-old woman crashed her SUV into the outdoor patio of Meg’s Grill, a restaurant in Lavallette, New Jersey, over the weekend. The accident happened just after 11 a.m. on Saturday when the driver, reportedly attempting to park, mistakenly hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. This caused her vehicle to speed forward and crash into a group of people having brunch outside the restaurant, according to News 12 New Jersey. The SUV, a Buick Encore, plowed through the patio and into the building itself, according to the Lavallette Police Department. A 56-year-old woman from Toms River, New Jersey, was killed in the crash, according to authorities. The 93-year-old driver, who is also from Lavallette, suffered only minor injuries. The police have not publicly identified the driver or shared the names of the other victims. Fortunately, none of the restaurant’s staff were hurt, and the building itself remained undamaged. Meg’s Grill shared this information on its Facebook page, adding that the restaurant would close on Sunday and Monday out of "compassion for our staff and those affected," with plans to reopen on Tuesday. Meg’s Grill is located just across the street from the Lavallette Police Department, a detail that may have helped in the swift response to the incident. Photos from the scene published by NJ.com showed significant damage to the exterior wall of a liquor store located next to the restaurant. While the restaurant itself was not harmed, the nearby business clearly suffered from the impact of the crash. The incident has raised questions about the safety of elderly drivers and the potential for accidents in public spaces. However, authorities have not yet released any official statements about the cause of the crash or whether the driver had any pre-existing medical conditions that may have contributed to the accident. The community is left to process the tragedy as the restaurant prepares to reopen and the victims’ families begin the grieving process.