Driver confuses pedals, crashes into Dayton apartment building

UPDATE @ 4:10 a.m.

Police believe a driver confused pedals causing her to crash into a Dayton apartment building.

Police and medics were dispatched near the intersection of McCabe Avenue and Blanche Street around 3:15 a.m. on reports of a vehicle slamming into an apartment building.

Officers were first told that bad brakes were the cause of the crash, but rather believe the confusion of pedals was the actual cause.

The building suffered minor structural damage and no occupants reported injuries.

The driver suffered minor injuries but was not taken to an area hospital.

No other details were available.

FIRST REPORT

A driver has reportedly been injured after crashing into an apartment building on McCabe Avenue in Dayton.

Police and medics were dispatched near the intersection of McCabe Avenue and Blanche Street around 3:15 a.m. on reports of a vehicle slamming into an apartment building.

Initial reports indicate the structure suffered minor damage.

Police scanner traffic indicates the vehicle might have suffered a mechanical failure before the crash.

We have a crew on the way and we’ll update this page as new details become available.

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