TOPEKA — One person was injured in an accident just after 6:30a.m. Thursday in Shawnee County.

A Subaru SUV driven by 82-year-old Peggy Turner, Topeka, was attempting to park in front of Banjo’s Café, 5824 SW Topeka Boulevard, according to Sgt. Eric Frey.

 The vehicle accelerated over the parking curb and through the window of the restaurant.

Joyce Kasson, 80, was dining inside and was struck by the vehicle as it entered. She was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were later determined to be non-life threatening. 

 

The driver of the vehicle, as well as all other diners refused medical treatment at the scene. Preliminary investigation shows the driver unintentionally pressed the accelerator pedal instead of the brake when stopping.